Management Accounts Assistant

NHS; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Management Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves delivering precise financial information, collaborating with budget holders, and supporting financial management reports. Applicants should possess a strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, along with relevant financial experience and AAT Level 3 qualification. This is a full-time fixed-term position with a salary of £27,485 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Finance Experience with knowledge of reconciliations and budgeting processes.
• NHS Finance Experience is desirable.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring complex financial information using Excel.
• Coordinating production of monthly financial reports.
• Providing complex financial information for year-end activities.
• Attending meetings in support of the Financial Management Reporting team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Good level of general education (GCSE Maths and English Grade C+)

AAT Level 3

Tools

Excel

Microsoft programs

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Finance Team - Management Accounts Assistant. Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career within a dynamic and supportive NHS environment? We're seeking a Management Accounts Assistant to join our busy but welcoming finance team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial information to support decision‑making across the Trust. You'll work closely with budget holders to help manage resources effectively—often guiding them through challenging financial discussions and helping to align expectations with reality.

Collaboration is central to this role. You'll liaise daily with colleagues in Financial Services, while also engaging with internal departments such as HR, Clinical Directorates, and other teams across the Trust. Externally, you'll communicate with auditors, suppliers, other NHS organisations, and ICBs to ensure smooth and compliant financial operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers and people, and who thrives in a role where attention to detail and strong communication skills really make a difference.

If you're ready to join a friendly team where your work truly matters – apply today!

Main duties

• Preparing, calculating, planning and monitoring complex information (using Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft programs), ensuring the accurate input of data and coding of transactions.
• Planning, overseeing and coordinating the production of complex monthly financial reports to an agreed timetable.
• Providing complex financial information and analysis, producing reports and ensuring that all systems and processes are up to date and accurate in order to assist with the various year‑end accounting activities.
• Attend meetings in support of the Financial Management Reporting team as required.

About Us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

• Date posted: 02 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
• Contract: Fixed term (10 months)
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 390-COR-SO-0674
• Job locations: Southend, Comet Way, Southend on Sea, SS2 6GE

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Good level of general education i.e. GSCE Maths and English Grade C+
• AAT Level 3

Desirable Qualifications

• AAT Level 4

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable Finance Experience with detailed knowledge of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc.

Desirable Experience

• NHS Finance Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend
Comet Way
Southend on Sea
SS2 6GE

Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

We look forward to receiving your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable number of applications be received. Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role.