At a Glance
- Tasks: Support NHS Trust by delivering management accounting and budgeting services.
- Company: Join a collaborative finance team in a mission-critical health service.
- Benefits: Flexible working, supportive workplace, professional development, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in efficiency improvements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare while developing your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, pursuing CCAB qualification, and NHS finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will support the Finance Business Partner by delivering comprehensive management accounting and budgeting services for NHS Trust services.
You’ll produce timely management accounts, budgets, forecasts and related analyses for Budget Managers, helping to ensure resources align with plans and governance frameworks.
You will lead financial reporting, provide guidance on complex issues, and help drive efficiency and service changes within the Trust.
This is a chance to contribute to a mission-critical health service with a collaborative finance team.
- Pay / Benefits
- flexible working options
- supportive workplace
- professional development opportunities
- inclusive culture
- n HS pension considerations (implied)
- competitive salary band 6 (£39,959–£48,117)
Responsibilities
- Compile and maintain budgets and forecasts for designated areas with Budget Managers
- Input budgets into the Trust’s finance systems ensuring accuracy
- Coordinate forecast and budget adjustments and document accordingly
- Prepare monthly monitoring reports including management accounts, year-end forecasts, commentary and staffing/projects
- Meet monthly with Budget Managers to discuss position and advise on financial issues
- Post journal entries and maintain backup documentation
- Ensure accruals/prepayments are accurate with working papers
- Analyse data and produce variance reports with corrective action recommendations
- Provide financial and business support for service changes, cost efficiency plans and project initiation documents
- Create new reports to meet changing needs of Budget Managers
- Train Budget Managers and staff in financial governance and processes
- Ensure invoicing instructions are accurate and income targets are met
- Code payroll transactions accurately and coordinate with HR/ESR for staff coding changes
- Maintain/extend coding structure in the finance system and grant access to staff
- Support debt management and creditor payment functions to resolve queries
- Supervise Management Accountant staff and deputise for Finance Business Partner
- Attend meetings with senior managers and liaise with external auditors
- Contribute to year-end close procedures and final accounts preparation
- Promote efficiency improvements and participate in the Trust Performance Review process
- Adhere to Trust financial regulations, Standing Orders and procedures
- Be involved in costing/tendering exercises and data preparation for third-party presentations
- Key requirements
- Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
- Currently actively working towards a recognised CCAB qualification with recent examination success
- Significant demonstrable management accounts experience including NHS Finance
- Experience with ESR and working to deadlines with confidential material
- Familiar with current accounting policies
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Effective communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Management accounting including NHS Finance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting and variance analysis
Senior Management Accountant in Brierley Hill employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
