Income Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Income and Productivity Programme Lead to join a large and forward-thinking NHS organisation.\n\n * This is a high-impact role, responsible for leading a complex portfolio of work focused on improving income capture, productivity, and financial performance across the organisation. You will play a central role in delivering efficiency programmes, supporting operational teams, and ensuring that income opportunities are maximised in line with national guidance and local priorities.\n\n * Working at a senior level, you will collaborate with clinical, operational, and finance colleagues to drive sustainable improvements and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s income and productivity improvement programme\n\n * Identify and implement opportunities to optimise income recovery and coding accuracy\n\n * Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and service utilisation across clinical areas\n\n * Provide expert advice on national tariff, payment mechanisms, and financial flows\n\n * Work collaboratively with operational and clinical teams to support service redesign and transformation\n\n * Develop robust performance monitoring, reporting, and assurance frameworks\n\n * Support financial planning processes, including Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and efficiency targets\n\n * Engage effectively with system partners within the Integrated Care System (ICS) where required\n\n * Lead and influence change across multidisciplinary teams\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated individual with:\n\n * Significant experience in NHS finance, income management, productivity, or operational improvement roles\n\n * Strong understanding of NHS payment systems, tariff structures, and income flows\n\n * Proven track record of delivering large-scale improvement programmes and financial efficiencies\n\n * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data\n\n * Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including working with clinical leaders\n\n * Ability to lead change and deliver results in a complex and fast-paced environment\n\n * Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (professional finance or management qualification desirable)\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * A key leadership role with the opportunity to influence organisation-wide performance and strategy\n\n * A collaborative and supportive working environment\n\n * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n\n * Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a comprehensive benefits package\n\n * Opportunities for professional development and career progression