Management Accountant in Bebington

Site: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral Town Bebington

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 15/06/2026 23:59

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date. All vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

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Sponsorship will only be assigned in line with Trust procedure and UKVI guidelines.

Job overview

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure.

Management Accountant – Research Finance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Financial Management team, supporting the Research Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is keen to contribute to high‑quality financial management and decision‑making.

The successful candidate will bring a high level of commitment and enthusiasm, with strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You will need to be flexible in your approach, able to prioritise competing demands, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with managers and colleagues at all levels across the Trust.

The finance team works to a hybrid pattern of three days per week in the office at the Wirral site and two days working from home.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will play a key role within the Financial Management team, providing timely, relevant, and accurate financial information to support the Research Directorate.
• Provide high‑quality management accounting support, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Coordinate key elements of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurate and complete.
• Undertake detailed analysis of income streams and expenditure to ensure costs are appropriately matched to funding sources and awards.
• Investigate and explain variances from agreed budgets, forecasts, and funding allocations, highlighting risks and opportunities where appropriate.
• Provide financial analysis, advice, and support to both the Financial Management team and Directorate teams to support decision‑making.
• Work closely with budget holders and managers across the Trust, building effective working relationships and supporting financial understanding.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man. Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future.

We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 4 level in Accounting (AAT)
• CIMA or CCAB – Studying towards or equivalent experience
• Graduate CIMA or CCAB qualified

Knowledge and Expertise:

• Proven track record providing accounting services within a large organisation
• Demonstrated numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literate to include spreadsheet, databases and in-depth financial knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of Integrated Financial systems
• Knowledge of NHS VAT requirements
• In‑depth financial knowledge gained through working in the NHS
• Knowledge and experience of Oracle integrated financial systems
• Supervisory experience

Experience

• Previous experience of operating in a Finance role
• NHS Finance experience
• Supervisory experience

We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks such as Ethnic Diversity Staff Network, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Armed Forces Staff Network, MAPLE Staff Network & Menopause Support Group. The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this, including a dedicated Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian.

The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post.