Business Unit Accountant

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Business Unit Accountant to join their Financial Management Team in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This full-time position is responsible for delivering financial management and business insights to service leads. Key responsibilities include supporting financial advice and maintaining financial controls. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Accountancy qualification and substantial experience in Financial Management. The role offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ongoing involvement in Continuing Professional Development Programme.
• Substantial experience in Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management services for clinical and non-clinical units.
• Lead financial management team operations.
• Provide financial planning advice and insights.
• Maintain financial control in line with corporate governance.

Skills

Professional Accountancy qualification

Financial Management expertise

Skills in financial reporting

Ability to provide business insights

Compassionate leadership

Education

Professional Accountant certification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Business Unit Accountant within the Financial Management Team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Working with the Chief Finance Manager and Principal Finance Manager, the post holder will be responsible for delivering financial management and business insights to the service leads and heads of department for clinical services. This role may rotate across clinical and non-clinical business areas within the Financial Management department.

Main Duties of the Job

The Business Unit Accountant performs a key role specialising in the provision of financial reporting, planning and analysis to enable performance management and informed decision making. They will be skilled in supporting leaders in giving financial advice to facilitate high quality decision making within the resources available whilst supporting the Principal Finance Manager with finance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chief Finance Manager and Principal Finance Manager in providing a professional, high quality financial management service to Clinical and Non-Clinical Business Units.
• Leading on the operations of the financial management team.
• Providing financial and business planning advice and insights across the Business Unit and to the Trust.
• Ensuring financial controls are maintained in line with all corporate governance requirements and NHS guidance.
• Delivering statutory accounts and returns that are accurate and meet agreed timescales and legal requirements, adding layers of analysis and insight as appropriate.
• Role‑modeling compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape a collective leadership culture within the Trust – engaging, enabling and empowering others, coaching ownership of learning and quality improvement, and facilitating teamwork and collaboration within and across teams and departments.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Professional Accountancy qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Ongoing participation in Continuing Professional Development Programme or equivalent.

Experience (Essential)

• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of Financial Management, acquired over a substantial period working alongside other professional accountants, attending appropriate courses and undertaking extended self‑study.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Oracle Financials computer system.
• Knowledge of NHS financial regimes and legislation.

Other Essential

• Valid driving licence and either a car available for work purposes or a Trust personal lease vehicle. The Trust would consider reasonable adjustments to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission of a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (https://www.ukvisa.gov.uk/).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (https://www.nhs.uk/careers/).

Employer Details

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Cobalt Business Park, Unit 7/9 Silverfox Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0QJ

Employer website: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/

Position Details

• Date posted: 07 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 319-7584331JN
• Job locations: Cobalt Business Park, Unit 7/9 Silverfox Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0QJ