Management Accountant in Hatfield

The Management Accountant will provide the management accounting function for the SBU (Strategic Business Unit) or area, delivering accurate financial reporting, costings and budget support across a range of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly accruals and variance analysis, including narrative commentary for month-end reports.
• Supervise accrual calculations by Assistants or Officers and ensure accurate record-keeping of prior year accruals.
• Upload journals and maintain the system audit trail.
• Prepare year-end accruals, ensuring evidence is available.
• Develop and maintain budgets, including pay calculations, non-pay budgets, and imaging marginal changes to keep future spend on target.
• Provide basic forecasting and highlight items that may affect future financial position.
• Prepare coding for invoices in the authorization system, resolve error messages and confirm correct VAT coding.
• Raise invoices for income and ensure timely processing, accounting for cash-flow impact and NHS rules.
• Authorize Treasury (TRAC) entries within two working days and resolve queries with budget holders or senior finance staff.
• Maintain ESR payroll system accuracy for the budget side; attend establishment control meetings and liaise with HR and Workforce Intelligence Team.
• Contribute ideas and input on saving programmes and track related budget changes.
• Arrange regular meetings with budget holders, supporting cross-coverage and attending meetings across the Trust’s sites, including longer-distance sites such as Essex and Norfolk.
• Complete routine costings and calculations for bids.
• Collaborate with other Management Accountants to provide cross-cover when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Management Accounting/Finance Function experience equivalent to that expected of a Professional Postgraduate Diploma Level.
• Part-qualified or studying towards professional qualifications, or equivalent work-based experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development, e.g. NHS Finance Personal Portfolio.
• Experience in public sector organisations (desirable).

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising skills within a management structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills for negotiating sensitive issues and conflicted priorities.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex financial trends from multiple sources.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, general ledger, EIS, payroll applications, Windows, and Office Suite.
• High-speed, detail-oriented work with advanced keyboard skills.
• Knowledge and awareness of accounting practice.
• Judgement to make appropriate assumptions in financial reporting and problem resolution.
• Effective teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to perform complex tasks under pressure and deadlines.
• Customer awareness and self-motivation for independent initiative.

Equal Opportunity

HPFT is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all areas of the community and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our population. We welcome applicants wishing to work part-time or on flexible arrangements.

Employee Well-being

We support staff to balance work and home life and encourage applications from those wishing to work part-time or with flexible working arrangements.

Infection Control

All staff must comply with current Infection Prevention and Control measures, which may include wearing a mask on all Trust sites.

Visa, Immigration and Sponsorship

This role does not offer sponsorship, and we will only consider those with the required professional registration and who meet the Trust’s visa criteria.

Additional Information

All job responsibilities are subject to change as required by the Trust’s operational needs.