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A leading healthcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves preparing budgets, analyzing financial data, and advising on financial management. Candidates should have a strong background in management accounting and experience within NHS finance policies. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact financial operations in a critical public service.
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LOCATION: National Headquarters, Gyle Square
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and enthusiastic NHS Finance Team within the Scottish Ambulance Service. As the frontline of the NHS in Scotland and with over 5600 members of staff, we provide an emergency ambulance service to a population of over 5 million people serving all of the nation’s mainland and island communities.
Applications are sought from part-qualified or qualified members of professional bodies studying for qualification or qualified by experience. The post holder will have experience within management accounts and significant practical experience (a minimum of five years), with diploma-level theoretical knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting procedures, NHS legislation, and NHS finance policies.
The role of the Management Accountant involves joining a small team, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The primary responsibilities include preparing budgets, forecasts, monthly financial statements, and providing effective financial management advice to operational and departmental managers.
This role requires detailed analysis and interpretation of spending patterns and trends to ensure a break-even outturn at the end of each financial year and that any freedoms under operational departments are appropriate and compliant with the Service’s Standing Financial Instructions.
The post holder must be confident in communicating complex financial information, which may be contentious, related to budgets, financial statements, or year-end queries.
For more details about the position, please contact Paul Forbes, Head of Management Accounts at 0777 5954024, or Maria McFeat, Deputy Director of Finance at 07973 693284.
NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.