Management Accountant in Torquay

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) is an integrated care organisation and we are looking to recruit a full time, permanent band 5 Management Accountant to work as part of a collaborative, dynamic and friendly team located in Torquay. The post holder will support all aspects of financial management, including playing a key role in the monthly management accounts closedown process, variance analysis and supporting budget holders. The Trust offers training and development opportunities, along with career progression throughout the team. We also offer mentoring opportunities to individuals for personal growth. This role would present an excellent opportunity for those who are AAT qualified/equivalent.

As an employee of the NHS you will also receive attractive personal benefits including generous annual leave, pension contributions and flexible working opportunities.

• Provide a Management Accounting service, ensuring financial information is processed in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with procedures and policies of the Finance Directorate.
• Provide information for statutory returns through completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others.
• Produce monthly variance analysis for review, and investigation for specific budgets with relevant budget holders and support operational decisions and any mitigations.
• Assist with monthly I&E reporting. Forecasting of income, pay and non-pay expenditure forward on a regular basis, and assist with year-end processes and procedures.
• Undertake investigations into complex financial activity related issues, frequently meeting budget holders, undertaking forecast work and providing advice as appropriate.
• Support colleagues within the Finance Directorate and provide advice and assistance to budget holders throughout the Trust.

• You will possess effective Excel skills, with experience of computerised financial ledgers, budgeting and reporting systems.
• You will be pro-active with strong communication skills and have good analytical skills.
• NHS management accounting experience is desirable.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly. Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role. Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly. Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band. If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.