Assistant Management Accountant

Nhs Scotland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated individual to join a dynamic team as an Assistant Management Accountant. This role involves collaborating with professionals to deliver essential financial services across various locations. Ideal for recent graduates or those with relevant experience, you'll gain valuable skills and support towards a recognized accountancy qualification. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in health services while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Support for accountancy qualification

Qualifications

• Ideal for new or recent graduates with relevant qualifications.
• Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of management accounting services.
• Support financial management tasks like reporting and budget planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in IT systems (MS365)

Teamwork

Planning and Organization

Education

HNC

HND

Degree

Tools

MS365

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 including Oban, Lorn & the Isles, Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay, and Estates. You will support all aspects of financial management such as monthly reporting, costings, analysis, and budget planning, working alongside the Management Accountant and the senior Finance team.

You will collaborate with professionals across different disciplines committed to making a difference, learn how a complex organization functions, add value to key health services, and develop a range of transferable skills.

This post is ideally suited to 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. Candidates should demonstrate the following essential attributes:

1. Good analytical skills
2. Strong communication skills
3. Proficiency in IT systems, including MS365
4. Teamwork ethos
5. Good planning, organization, and time management skills

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

You may occasionally be required to travel between various work locations within the Argyll and Bute Locality to meet operational requirements, so a full driving licence 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 will be held during the week commencing 26 May in Lochgilphead.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

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

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