Assistant Management Accountant - Band 3

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant (Band 3) to join our Finance Team in a full-time, permanent role in Coventry. You will support monthly management accounts, budgeting, variance analysis and financial reporting within the Adult Mental Health services.

Applicants should have a good educational background, ideally with AAT Intermediate level or equivalent, and strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, ideally including AAT Intermediate level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data accurately.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• We are looking for a flexible and motivated individual who can work effectively under pressure, use their own initiative and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budget monitoring, variance analysis, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Work closely with budget holders and finance colleagues to ensure financial information is accurate and timely.
• Support delivery of financial management services across Adult Mental Health services within the NHS environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT Intermediate level

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Assistant Management Accountant - Band 3

The closing date is 01 November 2026

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Assistant Management Accountant - Band 3

Full time, permanent role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance Team and provide a professional, responsive and effective financial management service to the Partnership Trust.

The successful candidate will become part of the Adult Mental Health Financial Management Team, supporting delivery of high-quality financial reporting and advice across a dynamic NHS environment. The team is responsible for the production of monthly financial management statements for budget holders, using the Trusts financial systems and plays a key role in supporting effective financial planning and control.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Management Accountant you will support the delivery of financial management services across Adult Mental Health services. You will assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budget monitoring, variance analysis, forecasting and financial reporting. Working closely with budget holders and finance colleagues, you will help ensure financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making.

The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, ideally including AAT Intermediate level or equivalent knowledge and experience. You will have previous experience of working in a finance environment and possess strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data accurately. Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. We are looking for a flexible and motivated individual who can work effectively under pressure, use their own initiative and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information.

About us

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is a large and diverse NHS organisation providing mental health, learning disability, autism and children's services across Coventry and Warwickshire. The Trust supports around one million residents and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while ensuring the effective use of public resources. Our Finance teams play a vital role in supporting services through strong financial governance, planning, reporting and decision-making, helping us achieve the best outcomes for patients and communities.

Job responsibilities

For further details about this position, please refer to the attached supporting information which provides a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Advanced keyboard skills and proficient in use of Excel and other Microsoft packages.
• Able to communicate effectively both formally and informally in writing, and verbally.
• Knowledge of problem solving
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Able to work within the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions Able to work with written procedures.

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance role
• Experience in use of computerised finance systems to input data and produce and maintain financial records.
• Working to and achieving deadlines.
• Working accurately under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust