LW259456 - Assistant Management Accountant

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for an Assistant Management Accountant in Public Sector Finance. The role sits within the Management Accounting Team and relies on delivering accurate financial reporting to service managers across NHS Grampian.

Applicants should have at least an HNC level and, ideally, two years of accounting experience. NHS Grampian supports professional qualifications and offers a flexible hybrid model with a minimum one office day per week.

Qualifications

• Preferably computer literate and educated to at least HNC level.
• At least two years of relevant accounting experience.
• NHS Grampian actively supports staff learning and development and professional accounting qualifications (CIMA/CIPFA).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, accurate financial reporting to service managers.
• Be part of the Management Accounting Team and prioritise workloads with initiative.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

HNC level

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to pursue a career in Public Sector Finance as an Assistant Management Accountant.

The role sits within the wider Management Accounting Team who are responsible for providing comprehensive, accurate and timeous financial reporting to service managers across NHS Grampian. We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate they are proactive, motivated and forward thinking with an ability to prioritise workloads and show initiative.

Applicants should preferably be computer literate and educated to at least HNC level and / or have at least two years relevant accounting experience. NHS Grampian is a CIMA and CIPFA accredited training organisation and actively encourages all staff to progress to a full professional accounting qualification. We actively support our staff's learning and development in a complex and rewarding environment.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Calum Ruxton ([e-mail]) or Janice Cowie ([e-mail]).

This post offers flexible hybrid working with the expectation of attending the office a minimum of 1 day a week, or more frequently if required.

Closing date: 18th October 2026

Interview Date: 2nd/3rd November 2026

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.