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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Hospital Accountant

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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Job summary

Hospital Accountant | Private Hospital | Norwich | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours |

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Hospital Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time, permanent basis at Spire Norwich Hospital.

Spire Norwich Hospital is a leading private hospital in Norfolk and East Anglia. Situated on Old Watton Road in Norwich, the hospital features 60 modern private rooms with ensuite facilities, as well as four operating theatres.

Main duties of the job

As a Hospital Accountant you will be responsible to support the Finance Director with the preparation, delivery and analysis of key financial information enabling the hospital leadership team to make well informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm

Contract Type:Permanent, Full-time

Duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

  • To support the Finance Director in the preparation and delivery of monthly accounts, including journal preparation and posting and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support the Finance Director with detailed analysis of P&Ls and revenue streams to ensure maximisation of EBITDA
  • Support with group reports, forecasts, KPIs and commentaries
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of hospital costs base and revenue streams
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger for hospital overheads - to include complete and accurate month end accruals, prepayments and spend analysis

About us

Spire Norwich Hospital is a leading private hospital in Norfolk and East Anglia. Situated on Old Watton Road in Norwich, the hospital features 60 modern private rooms with ensuite facilities, as well as four operating theatres.

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25638

Job locations

Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD

Norwich

NR4 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

What do you need to have?

  • Excellent numeracy and accuracy skills
  • AAT Qualified or equivalent
  • CIMA/ACCA qualified or part qualified candidate is essential
  • Intermediate Excel skill is essential, for example, competent with pivot tables, VLookups, and IF functions with the ability to design appropriately formatted tables, reports and charts
  • Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Confident telephone manner with the ability to communicate with a wide range of customers at all levels
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free DBS
  • Free On-site Car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What do you need to have?

  • Excellent numeracy and accuracy skills
  • AAT Qualified or equivalent
  • CIMA/ACCA qualified or part qualified candidate is essential
  • Intermediate Excel skill is essential, for example, competent with pivot tables, VLookups, and IF functions with the ability to design appropriately formatted tables, reports and charts
  • Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Confident telephone manner with the ability to communicate with a wide range of customers at all levels
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free DBS
  • Free On-site Car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD

Norwich

NR4 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD

Norwich

NR4 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Serena Phillips

Sarena.phillips2@spirehealthcare.com

+447395791479

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25638

Job locations

Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD

Norwich

NR4 7TD


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