Assistant Management Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a finance professional to cover maternity leave in Lochgilphead. This hybrid role involves monthly reporting, budget planning, and analysis. Ideal candidates will hold an HNC in Accountancy or have relevant experience and possess strong analytical skills. Communication proficiency and a driving license are essential, given the need for occasional travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Good analytical and organisational skills are essential.
• Proficiency in IT systems including MS Excel is required.
• Effective communication with team members and budget holders is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in all aspects of financial management.
• Assist with monthly reporting, budget planning, and cost analysis.
• Work closely with professionals to support mental health and learning disability services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Effective communication

Education

HNC level in Accountancy or equivalent experience

Job description

Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity to 31 March 2027

Base Lochgilphead or Helensburgh with Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a demanding but enjoyable finance role in the NHS to cover maternity leave. This post is based in Lochgilphead with the option of hybrid working. The working pattern for the hours will be by mutual agreement.

A key member of the Argyll and Bute HSCP finance team, you will provide support in all aspects of financial management including monthly reporting, budget planning, costings and analysis working with the Management Accountant responsible for Mental Health & Learning Disability services in both hospital and community settings.

You will work closely with professionals across a range of disciplines who are committed to making a difference, learn how a complex organisation works, add value to key health services and build a range of transferable skills.

Ideally qualified to HNC level in Accountancy, or with equivalent relevant work experience, you will have good analytical and organisational skills, be proficient in the use of IT systems including MS Excel and be able to communicate effectively with other team members and budget holders.

You may occasionally be required to travel between various work locations within the Argyll and Bute area to meet the operational requirements of the service so a full driving licence is essential.

Applications from NHS employees who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity are welcome. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, you will need to discuss this with your line manager before submitting an application.

Informal enquiries to Alastair Craig, Senior Management Accountant; email: [e-mail] or Liz Moller, Management Accountant; email: [e-mail]

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).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

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