At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial governance and manage a team to ensure robust financial controls.
- Company: Join the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, making a difference in healthcare finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £47,810, work-life balance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a leading public sector organisation with exposure to strategic financial governance.
- Qualifications: CCAB or CIMA qualification and 3 years' finance experience, including management.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 47810 £ per year.
You will be joining the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust within the Finance & Estates directorate. Based at Ards Hospital, the organisation plays a critical role in delivering essential health and social care services, with a strong focus on governance, compliance and continuous improvement across its financial operations.
As Financial Accounts Manager (Band 7), you will support the Head of Financial Accounts & Governance in delivering high-quality financial accounting and governance services. You will take a lead role in ensuring financial controls are robust, supporting statutory reporting, and contributing to monthly and annual financial returns.
You will manage and develop a team, provide leadership across financial governance activities, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role also involves supporting audit processes, maintaining financial policies and procedures, contributing to system improvements and leading on key projects, including VAT and regulatory initiatives.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification or CIMA qualification
- At least 3 years' experience in a finance department, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong experience in financial reporting, governance and controls
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Strong leadership capability and experience managing teams
You will also need a solid understanding of financial systems and Microsoft Office, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver service enhancements.
In return, you will receive:
- £47,810 annually
- Work-life balance
- The opportunity to work within a leading public sector organisation
- Exposure to strategic financial governance and senior stakeholders
- A supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Joining the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust as a Financial Accounts Manager offers you the chance to be part of a vital public sector organisation dedicated to delivering essential health and social care services. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, continuous professional development, and exposure to strategic financial governance, this role provides an excellent environment for growth and collaboration with key stakeholders. You'll be supported in your leadership journey while contributing to meaningful improvements in financial operations at Ards Hospital.
