Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

Would you like the opportunity to join the organisation at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS?

About the role:

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.  Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in the financial management of the BMA and production of the Group statutory accounts. 

This is a busy and varied role that will involve working with the wider finance team and stakeholders across the association and you will have the opportunity to take the lead on different projects, develop and improve financial policies and identify ways to continuously improve financial management across the Group.  You will also provide accounting, compliance and technical advice to stakeholders.

This is a part time position up to 0.8fte (work pattern to be agreed). It is a hybrid role (average currently 1 day per week) based from our office in Central London (BMA House).

To be successful as a Financial Accountant you'll ideally have:

• Qualified accountant with audit experience (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, etc) (essential)
• Good understanding of both financial and management accounting
• Working knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS102)
• Good communication skills and the ability to translate financial system requirements into workable solutions
• Advanced Excel with the ability to use functions such as vlookup, pivot tables 
• Ability to work well under pressure and to agreed deadlines, flexible approach around key annual accounting
• Use of initiative and pro-active attitude to provide information that add value and simplifies process where possible
• An eye for detail and ability to work a consistently high level of accuracy

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.