Job title: Accounts Executive
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dep on exp + benefits
Location: London, NW1 4LJ (onsite)
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time

The role

We are seeking an Accounts Executive to manage financial transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and support the overall accounting function of the London Spine Clinic which comprises 10 consultants and therapists and is based within The London Clinic.

The role involves preparing financial reports, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Working closely with finance teams and management, the Accounts Executive will help monitor cash flow, ensure timely payments and collections, and assist with month-end accounts to support the financial health of the organisation. Previous experience within a private healthcare environment is highly desirable.

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Key Duties

• Manage the day-to-day clinic billing
• Manage and effectively bill for theatre procedures
• Reconcile bank accounts daily
• Efficiently communicate with external sponsors to ensure a smooth payment service
• Complete end of month accounts for all 10 consultants/ therapists in a timely manner to ensure payment is made on time
• Authorise any referrals to the debt collection company when required
• Assist with debt recovery activities to minimise any outstanding payments
• Act as a primary point of contact for any ongoing disputes
• Continuously reviewing processes to maximise our efficiency and workflow
• To maintain a robust approach to data quality and patient confidentiality
• To be familiar with medical terminology
• Liaise with internal finance and other hospital departments
• General administrative duties and process, utilising databases and IT systems
• Communicate professionally with patients to resolve billing queries

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a private healthcare setting
• Experience in a finance/accounts role
• Understanding of invoicing within healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, as well as a range of healthcare professionals.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to handle patient data and information in a confidential and sensitive fashion
• Ability to identify a problem and solve it to avoid escalation

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

​​​​​​​The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.