Assistant Management Accountant

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated individual to join a dynamic team as an Assistant Management Accountant. This role involves delivering professional management accounting services across various locations, including financial management tasks like reporting, costings, and budget planning. Ideal for recent graduates or those with relevant experience, this position offers training opportunities and support for recognized accountancy qualifications. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and diversity, and take the next step in your financial management career.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with equivalent experience in financial management.
• Proficiency in IT systems and strong analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional management accounting services across various services.
• Support the senior finance team with monthly reporting and budget planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (MS365)

Teamwork

Planning and Organization

Education

HNC

HND

Degree

Job description

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**Position:** Assistant Management Accountant - Band 4

**Hours:** 22.3 hours per week

**Location:** Base in Lochgilphead with optional hybrid office/home working days

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic individual to join Argyll and Bute HSCP as an Assistant Management Accountant.

In this role, you will work closely with the Management Accountant to deliver professional management accounting services across various services in Oban, Lorn & the Isles, Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay, and Estates. Your responsibilities will include financial management tasks such as monthly reporting, costings, analysis, and budget planning, supporting the senior finance team.

This position is ideal for recent graduates holding an HNC, HND, Degree, or candidates with equivalent relevant experience who are eager to develop a career in financial management within a complex organization. Essential attributes include:

• Good analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in IT systems including MS365
• Teamwork ethos
• Good planning, organization, and time management skills

Training opportunities and support for a recognized accountancy qualification are available. Occasional travel within the Argyll and Bute Locality is required, so a full driving license is essential.

Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 26 May in Lochgilphead.

For informal inquiries, contact:

• Alastair Craig, Senior Management Accountant ([e-mail])
• Stella Cockburn, Management Accountant ([e-mail])

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care