Assistant Management Accountant

Ayrshire; 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 offers a chance to work closely with experienced professionals in a complex organization, contributing to key health services while developing valuable skills. Ideal for recent graduates or those with relevant experience, the position provides training opportunities to gain a recognized accountancy qualification. With the flexibility of hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in financial management.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Support for accountancy qualification

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those with relevant experience in financial management.
• Essential attributes include good analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a professional management accounting service.
• Conduct financial management tasks including reporting, costings, and budget planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in IT systems (MS365)

Team working ethos

Planning and organization skills

Education

HNC

HND

Degree

Job description

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Assistant Management Accountant - Band 4

22.3 hours per week

Base Lochgilphead with the option of hybrid office/home working days each week.

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

Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will assist in delivering a professional management accounting service across services in Oban, Lorn & the Isles, Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay, and Estates. Your responsibilities include financial management tasks such as monthly reporting, costings, analysis, and budget planning, working alongside the Management Accountant and the senior Finance team.

This role offers the chance to work with professionals across various disciplines, learn about a complex organization, contribute to key health services, and develop transferable skills.

This position is ideally suited for new or recent graduates holding an HNC, HND, or Degree, or candidates with equivalent relevant work experience who are interested in financial management within a complex organization and can demonstrate the following essential attributes:

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

Training opportunities and support to gain a recognized accountancy qualification are available for successful candidates.

A full driving license is essential as occasional travel between work locations within the Argyll and Bute Locality may be required.

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 enquiries, contact: Alastair Craig, Senior Management Accountant, [e-mail] or Stella Cockburn, Management Accountant, [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its workforce and eliminating discrimination. Applications from all sections of society are encouraged.

Additional Details

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