We are looking for an enthusiastic finance professional (AAT or Certificate level CCAB / CGMA qualified) to join the Trusts Finance Team, playing a key role in shaping what our service delivery looks like and making a difference in the challenging financial environment, both now and in the future.
The successful candidate will support Offender Health within the Trust's Community & Specialist Services Care Group and provide comprehensive financial advice and support managers to understand the efficiency and effectiveness of resources within their control. They will need to support the Finance Partners to deal with conflicting priorities and ensure that financial opportunities and risks are quantified and understood at all levels of the Trust, and optimum value for money is achieved.
The Management Accountant will support the Finance Partners to liaise closely with Divisional and Trust stakeholders. You will be responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach.
They should have excellent communication skills and the necessary personal qualities to engage effectively with service managers and their teams. We are looking to bring in fresh views and new practices so, whilst previous NHS experience can be a strength, we are also keen to hear from those who have never considered working for the NHS before.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2.
The post holder will be Responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach and supporting the Finance Partner in providing information and support to Service Managers.
The post holder should be familiar with general ledger systems and possess the ability to work on their own initiative whilst prioritising their workload. The individual will be required to respond to the day to day financial data/information requirements of a number of service managers and the interpretation of these for the relevant service, including direct liaison with budget managers. The post involves identification of work for Assistant Management Accountants.
For any informal discussion about the roles, please e-mail;
Julia Miller, Finance Partner -