Assistant Management Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; Lochgilphead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team in the role of Assistant Management Accountant. This position offers the chance to work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to the delivery of essential financial management services across diverse health sectors. You will develop valuable skills while assisting in monthly reporting, cost analysis, and budget planning. With support for gaining a recognized accountancy qualification, this role is perfect for new graduates or those with relevant experience looking to make a difference in a complex organization. Join a team committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workforce.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Support for accountancy qualification

Qualifications

• New or recent graduates or candidates with relevant experience.
• Interest in financial management within a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly reporting, costings, analysis, and budget planning.
• Collaborate with professionals across various disciplines.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (MS365)

Teamwork

Planning and Organization

Education

HNC or HND

Degree in relevant field

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - BAND 4

22.3 hours per week

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic individual to join Argyll and Bute HSCP in the role of Assistant Management Accountant.

Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will assist with the delivery of a professional management accounting service 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, working alongside the Management Accountant and senior Finance team.

You will collaborate with professionals across different disciplines, committed to making a difference, and learn how a complex organization functions, adding value to key health services and developing 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 to successful candidates.

Occasional travel between various work locations within the Argyll and Bute Locality may be 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 is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 26 May in Lochgilphead.

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

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.