Senior Income Accountant Job – Drive NHS Impact in Walsall – Apply Now

Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom – Walsall

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
46,148 – 52,809 per year

About Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust serves as the only integrated trust in the Walsall borough, providing acute hospital and community services. Their work blends the fast pace of hospital environments with the grounded connection of community health support. They value smart finance professionals who are ready to step into meaningful roles, help shape policy, and influence outcomes across their care pathways. Looking to build something solid in a supportive work environment? You’re in the right place.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship – open to applicants who need a current Skilled Worker visa
• Career progression – work with senior teams and influence high-level decisions
• Flexible work culture – focused on work-life balance
• NHS pension – competitive and secure retirement plan
• Job security – long-term placement in a public sector organisation

Requirements

• Qualified accountant or finalist with strong NHS finance exposure
• At least 5 years’ experience in a finance or equivalent function
• Income and SUS team experience or a solid grasp of NHS contract reporting
• SQL knowledge is a nice bonus
• Clear communicator who can influence senior management with financial insight
• Problem solver who enjoys streamlining processes and reconciling complex datasets

Salary Details

This role offers a competitive NHS Band 8a salary between £46,148 – £52,809 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

Here’s a solid opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on making data meaningful. Reporting directly to the Head of Income and Costing, this position is all about leading the income and activity monitoring across the Trust. It’s ideal if you love analysing contracts, pulling the story from SUS data, and helping operational teams understand what those numbers mean in real terms. With a mix of technical tasks and strategic advising, you’ll find the work both challenging and rewarding.

Your insight will directly shape financial policy and help management make confident decisions, especially across high-risk budgets. If you’re ready for a role with purpose and pace, this could be your next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of contract income and activity reporting for NHS agreements
• Maintain systems for invoicing, debt control, and finance-data processes
• Support contract negotiations and help develop pricing strategies
• Align internal reports with SUS data and reconcile discrepancies
• Advise senior teams on income implications tied to NHS policy changes
• Identify risks and ensure accurate reflection of financial performance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which means a DBS check is required to disclose any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. All applications are welcome and considered on merit alone.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
• Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom – Walsall
• Contact: Available via NHS Jobs platform

Reference Number
407-CORP711-A

How To Apply
The closing date is 17 April 2025, but early applications are encouraged. Think this fits your career goals? Apply now and start making a difference.