CSS Accountant

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH); Coalville; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Full-time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) is seeking a CSS Accountant on a fixed-term basis to provide high-quality financial information, analysis and advice to clinical support services. You will coordinate budget setting, monitoring, reporting and support the development of the Assistant Business Accountant.

The role includes supervision and training responsibilities and requires NHS finance experience.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance and financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Planning, monitoring and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others.
• Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of monthly management accounts, analyse variances and prepare year-end forecasts for Clinical Support Services.
• Provide financial advice to budget holders and clinicians to explain performance and manage budgets.
• Coordinate annual budget setting, attend meetings, and support service development through business cases and cost improvement plans.

Skills

NHS Finance knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Change leadership

Proven track record

Education

CCAB or CIMA Part Qualified Accountant

ECDL or equivalent experience

CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

CSS Accountant

The closing date is 11 November 2026

The CSS Accountant will provide high-quality financial information, analysis and advice to managers and clinicians within Clinical Support Services, supporting effective financial management and informed decision-making. Working closely with the Senior Business Accountant (CSS & Corporate), you will co-ordinate budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting, and support service planning and the effective use of resources. You will also supervise and support the development of the Assistant Business Accountant (CSS).

The post is fixed-term until December 2027.

Main duties of the job

You will co-ordinate the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, analyse budget variances and prepare year-end forecasts for Clinical Support Services. You will work closely with budget holders, managers and clinicians to explain financial performance, highlight risks and support actions to manage budgets effectively.

You will co-ordinate the annual budget setting process, attend divisional and budget holder meetings, and provide financial advice on service developments and capital and revenue business cases. You will support the identification and delivery of cost improvement plans, undertake costing and benchmarking analysis, and provide financial training to strengthen budget holders' understanding of their financial responsibilities.

You will supervise the Assistant Business Accountant (CSS), prioritising workloads and supporting appraisal and development. Working with finance colleagues, you will maintain and improve financial reporting systems and processes, ensure consistency and compliance with financial procedures, and contribute to an effective financial management service.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job responsibilities

***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA Part Qualified Accountant
• ECDL or equivalent experience
• CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant

Skills, knowledge and competencies

• In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
• Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
• Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
• Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver

Experience

• Senior level experience in financial management
• Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
• Experience of staff management
• Experience of NHS Finance
• Experience of producing training plans

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.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working