Directorate Management Accountant | NHS Finance & Strategy

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 6 Directorate Management Accountant to provide financial advice and management accounting support to multiple service lines within the Trust. The successful candidate will join the Financial Management team and contribute to the production of timely financial information and strategic financial decisions.

The post holder will produce monthly statements, support budget holders, assist in annual budgets and business plans, and

Qualifications

• NHS finance experience essential.
• Qualified or working towards accounting qualification.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial statements for Directorates.
• Provide financial advice to budget holders and assist budget planning.
• Support procurement strategies to minimise costs.
• Analyse financial trends and forecast expenditure using data.
• Assist in preparation of annual Directorate budgets and business plans.

Skills

NHS Finance experience

Management accounting

Communication skills

Team working

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 6 Directorate Management Accountant to provide financial advice and management accounting support to multiple service lines within the Trust. The successful candidate will join the Financial Management team and contribute to the production of timely financial information and strategic financial decisions.

The post holder will produce monthly statements, support budget holders, assist in annual budgets and business plans, and