Management AccountantinSouthendinSouthendPUBLISHED FRI 14 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional finance team within the NHS, contributing to the health sector.
Possibility of direct impact on the financial management of clinical departments, enhancing patient care through financial stability.
Career development through exposure to complex financial information and management processes in a large NHS foundation trust.
Involvement in high-quality financial reporting and analysis, which aids in strategic decision-making and budgeting.
A supportive role where you can assist senior finance professionals, providing a pathway for mentorship and growth.
The role offers the chance to develop strong communication and organisational skills while working collaboratively with various departments.
Competitive salary and benefits associated with NHS employment, including job security, pension schemes, and opportunities for further training.
Unlock your potential with a rewarding opportunity as a Management Accountant at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Southend. We're seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our passionate Finance team, where your expertise will contribute directly to the Trust's goals. If you’re AAT qualified (or equivalent) and have a flair for organisation, communication, and delivering exceptional service, this role could be a perfect match for you.
As a vital member of our finance team, you will provide essential financial support and insights to clinical departments, helping to shape informed decision-making. You’ll be responsible for preparing and monitoring reports, analysing trends, and ensuring accuracy in data handling. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can thrive, develop your skills, and make a real impact in the healthcare sector. Join us in delivering high-quality financial services and helping us achieve the best outcomes for our community!
As a vital member of our finance team, you will provide essential financial support and insights to clinical departments, helping to shape informed decision-making. You’ll be responsible for preparing and monitoring reports, analysing trends, and ensuring accuracy in data handling. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can thrive, develop your skills, and make a real impact in the healthcare sector. Join us in delivering high-quality financial services and helping us achieve the best outcomes for our community!
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional finance team within the NHS, contributing to the health sector.
Possibility of direct impact on the financial management of clinical departments, enhancing patient care through financial stability.
Career development through exposure to complex financial information and management processes in a large NHS foundation trust.
Involvement in high-quality financial reporting and analysis, which aids in strategic decision-making and budgeting.
A supportive role where you can assist senior finance professionals, providing a pathway for mentorship and growth.
The role offers the chance to develop strong communication and organisational skills while working collaboratively with various departments.
Competitive salary and benefits associated with NHS employment, including job security, pension schemes, and opportunities for further training.
Anopportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and professional Finance team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as a Management Accountant.
We are looking for an individual who is AAT qualified (or equivalent), well organised, reliable and who is passionate and committed to achieving the Trust's goals.You will play a significant part in the Financial Management team providing high quality and timely financial information to clinical departments. As such, you will need to have excellent communication skills, as well as a track record of producing accurate information within tight deadlines.You will become a key member of the finance team and will need to quickly learn monthly processes. They should have experience of working in a busy finance office environment and should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have a real commitment to excellent service delivery.
- Theoretical knowledge of technical accounting issues currently facing the NHS(2)
- The role of Management Accountant forms a key part of the Finance team within the Finance Directorate. Reporting to the Finance Manager - FM Reporting, the postholder will assist in the provision of a complete, professional financial service to a range of Directorates, providing timely and accurate financial support and advice through the provision of robust monitoring information.
- To support the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager in delivering a customer focussed service to the Budget Holders of the highest possible standard and maintaining adherence to the Trust monthly reporting timetable, preparing monthly financial performance reports and forecasts, analysing trends and variances.
- You will assist the Finance Business Partner/ Deputy Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager in ensuring the directorates manage their financial position and the Trust fulfils its financial duties.
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Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description, but duties will include:
- Preparing, calculating, planning and monitoring complex information (using Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft programs), ensuring the accurate input of data and coding of transactions
- Identifying for a range of expenditure and income codes, at period and year end, any accruals and prepayments that are necessary, completing journals and input into the appropriate financial systems/spreadsheets.
- To support financial planning and implementation to achieve the objectives in the Trust and Directorate Annual Plans.
- Providing complex financial information and analysis, producing reports and ensuring that all systems and processes are up to date and accurate in order to assist with the various year-end accounting activities.
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