Divisional Management Accountant | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support the Finance Business Partner. This role involves managing annual divisional budgets, performing month-end duties, and developing financial reports. The ideal candidate will be in the early stages of their CCAB qualification and possess strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Experience within the NHS is preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to evolve within a comprehensive finance environment.

Qualifications

• In the first stages of a CCAB qualification, preferably with NHS experience.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to analyse complex data and create meaningful reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Business Partner with annual divisional budgets.
• Maintain high standards during month-end and BAU duties.
• Develop robust monthly budgetary reports and ensure timely submissions.
• Support the production of performance packs for divisional meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CCAB qualification (first stages)

Job description

We would like to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual who would like to progress their career within a finance environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to and assisting the Finance Business partner in the provision of annual divisional budgets, monthly financial management reports as well as looking after cost centres in a clinical area. You will also work closely with colleagues in HR, Commissioning, Operational managers/budget holders, Information and other stake holders on issues that impact on expenditure.

Maintain a high standard of financial work when carrying out month end and BAU duties. Develop a close working relationship with the Finance Business Partner and ensure that they are fully briefed on all finance issues in the division. To aid in the provision of robust monthly budgetary reports including cost centre reports to the division’s budget holders within agreed timescales. This will include making all necessary accruals, prepayments, budgetary changes and other financial adjustments as instructed by the Finance Business Partner. To assist in the production of a monthly performance pack for the divisional meeting, including narrative reports explaining key issues and reasons for budgetary variances, a forecast out‑turn, temporary staffing expenditure analysis and CIP’s progress. Perform any other duties as required by the Finance Business Partner. Ensure compliance with our financial governance framework, you will motivate colleagues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Applicants should be in the first stages of your CCAB qualification, preferable with NHS experience. You should have excellent technical and interpersonal skills especially Microsoft Excel with proven ability to analyse complex data and transform into meaningful reports. You must also have an eye for detail and be able to prioritise and manage workload to deadlines.

About the RNOH

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK, and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both in the UK and world‑wide.

The RNOH provides a comprehensive range of neuro‑musculoskeletal health care, ranging from the most acute spinal injury or complex bone tumour to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic back pain sufferers. This broad range of services is unique within the NHS.

As a national centre of excellence, the RNOH treats patients from across the country, many of whom have been referred by other hospital consultants for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions.

Application

Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification attached.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025