Management Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public healthcare organization in Dundee is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial management for effective budget control. You will work in a modern Finance Department, contributing to the financial sustainability of healthcare delivery in Tayside. The role offers full-time hours, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in the Public Sector.
• Ability to provide comprehensive financial management service.
• Motivated and forward-thinking professional mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management service for effective budgetary control.
• Work with a team in Management Accounting.
• Support staff's learning and professional development.

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Are you passionate about working in the Public Sector?

Do you want to help shape and support how Healthcare is delivered to the population of Tayside?

Do you want to contribute to how the NHS in Scotland delivers financial sustainability

Come and Work with Us!

We are a modern, progressive Finance Department that prides itself on re-shaping the role of the traditional Accountant, and playing our part in ensuring “everyone has the best care experience possible” in line with the Board’s vision.

We currently have exciting opportunities for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in Public Sector Finance as a Management Accountant.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and develop your career in a fast paced, complex and rewarding environment, where we actively support our staff’s learning & professional development, from supporting people through their professional qualification to ensuring we look after your health & wellbeing.

You will work within a team of motivated and forward thinking professionals in Management Accounting whilst also working in parallel with a broad range of services. You will provide a comprehensive financial management service to ensure effective budgetary control and financial balance, demonstrating your proactive approach, initiative and ability to prioritise workload.

Living / Working in Tayside

Tayside offers award-winning towns and cities, breath taking beaches and alluring countryside. Historically rich and home to Scotland’s longest river, Tayside is an innovative and exciting place to begin or expand your career.

Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross make up this vibrant region - between them offering the perfect blend of city, country and coastline. In fact, you can easily enjoy the tranquillity and scenery of neighbouring towns and villages within reach of the region’s cities of Dundee and Perth.

Dundee is innovative, creative and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other Scottish city. Rich heritage, countryside splendour and thriving industries are abundant and is encapsulated the Dundee’s slogan, ‘One City, Many Discoveries’.

These posts are full‑time, 37 hours per week, reducing to 36 hours in 2026/27 and require the successful candidate to be primarily office based, however flexible hours / working will be considered.

Applicants for the most recent Management Accountant advert need not apply.

For further detail of the specific criteria for applying for the role please check the job description, person specification and terms & conditions.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

For informal enquiries please contact: Casey Millar at [e-mail]

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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