Management Accountant

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Full timePart time
Location: Gloucester
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We are currently recruiting for 1 full-time permanent position; part-time and development posts will be considered.

Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.

The role of the Finance Department is to provide support and advice to managers on all financial matters, ensuring that statutory and reporting requirements are met, financial controls are in place, and all financial transactions are properly accounted for.

The role of the Management Accountant is to support budget holders across a range of directorates to aid decision making by providing financial support, advice, and challenge.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities include working with operational colleagues to set budgets, monitor and manage performance, and deliver savings. This will involve accurate recording of financial transactions, creating timely financial information, and advising on Trust policies and procedures.

A key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships with colleagues inside the Trust and in partner organisations to meet shared system goals.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey, just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

89.7%

believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users 73.3%

would recommend the organisation as a place to work 82.4%

agree that care of patients and service users is the organisation's priority 76.7%

would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide accurate and timely completion and distribution of monthly management accounts, and all supporting schedules, reports, and statements to relevant budget holders within the Trust.

Assist budget holders in interpretation, analysis, and investigation of expenditure and income charged against their budgets, and identify and take action on any discrepancies, trends, and problems.

Undertake a budget liaison role within the Trust involving close liaison with the appropriate Executive Directors, Service Directors, and other budget holders, providing advice and guidance, as required, on all aspects concerning the directorates' budgets, financial performance, and financial targets within the balanced scorecards. Support senior finance staff to provide financial training to managers and budget holders where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Progress towards a full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA), full AAT membership.

Experience

Essential

Able to work to deadlines and under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Report writing and excellent spreadsheet skills with knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. The ability to act on own initiative within defined parameters of the NHS finance policies. Effective team player, which in many instances encompasses working in a multi-disciplinary professional team. Previous experience of using computerized financial systems and databases. Interpersonal skills and the ability to relay financial information in a comprehensive and understandable manner to non-financial staff.

Desirable

Previous NHS and Public Sector experience, knowledge, and understanding of NHS and Gloucestershire County Council procedures and policies. Qualified and experienced at a senior level within the NHS.

LENGTH OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience in a senior role within finance. Previous experience of using computerized financial systems and databases.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue, Brockworth

Gloucester

GL4 4AW

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