Management Accountant

Health Jobs UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will support budget managers in delivering financial management services. Essential qualifications include a professional accountancy qualification and a degree or equivalent experience. The role emphasizes effective communication and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Experience supporting accounting for budget managers.
• Familiarity with large-scale general ledger systems.
• Knowledge of NHS financial regime.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner in financial management.
• Provide information and analysis to budget managers.
• Conduct a 30-minute Excel test during the interview.

Skills

Meeting deadlines

Effective communication of financial data

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Identifying key performance issues

Education

Professional accountancy qualification at Certificate level

Degree level or equivalent experience

Part Qualified CCAB (desirable)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. It is an exciting time to join us. Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in supporting service users, carers, colleagues, and partner organisations.

Job overview

An exciting Management Accountant opportunity has arisen within the Finance team at ELFT. This role is based in London, supporting Specialist Services and Specialist Children and Young People's Services in the Community.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Finance Business Partner in delivering comprehensive financial management services to directorates. They will be responsible for providing information, analysis, and advice to budget managers.

Working for our organisation

Our mission is to positively impact lives by improving quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We value staff who live these qualities in their work with service users, carers, and colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. There will be a 30-minute Excel test during the interview.

Person specification

Education/Qualification/Training

• Essential: Professional accountancy qualification at Certificate level
• Essential: Degree level or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Part Qualified CCAB

Experience

• Essential: Supporting accounting for budget managers
• Essential: Experience with large-scale general ledger systems
• Desirable: Oracle Financials or similar, NHS Management Accounts, costing, or business case preparation

Skills and Abilities

• Meeting deadlines and decision-making
• Effective communication of financial data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Interpersonal skills for engaging with senior managers and clinicians
• Identifying key performance issues from data

Knowledge

• Understanding NHS financial regime

Making Things Better

We focus on quality improvement to enhance services. Our Five Year Strategy aims to improve population health, care experience, staff experience, and value, aligning with NHS Long Term Strategy.

Our Community

We provide community health and mental health services across various locations, emphasizing integrated care to optimize resources and care effectiveness.

Aiming High

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC in 2016, 2018, and 2021, we are recognized as a top healthcare employer and provider.

Staff and Service Users United

We value staff and involve service users in our processes. We welcome applicants with lived experience and diverse backgrounds.

Diversity

ELFT is committed to diversity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve, supported by inclusive practices and staff networks.

Other reasons to apply

We support flexible working arrangements and offer relocation assistance up to £10,000, subject to terms.

What Next?

If interested, apply promptly as adverts may close early. We may share your information for fraud prevention and verification purposes. If not contacted within four weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Ensure your referees' contact details are accurate.

Additional Information

Find us online at www.elft.nhs.uk. We are committed to safeguarding and require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.