NHSL 220117 Assistant Management Accountant (LMD)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support healthcare services in Edinburgh. This role involves collaborating with finance teams to interpret data, educate colleagues, and develop analytical skills while contributing to the future of healthcare delivery. Flexible working arrangements, professional qualification opportunities, and an extensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

37 hours per week

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Qualifications

• Understanding of complex health organizations.
• Ability to solve problems and add value to health services.
• Opportunity to study for a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside finance professionals to support key health services.
• Advise decision-makers and educate non-finance colleagues.
• Scrutinize performance and benchmark across services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

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.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please ensure you complete and submit your application promptly.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on the checks NHS Scotland Boards are required to do, and your responsibilities, can be found in the vacancy details.

NHS Lothian

How would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the region? Offering a range of health services to Edinburgh and the Lothians, our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives. Help us shape the future of healthcare and apply to join our Finance team today.

Join Us

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll work with enthusiastic professionals committed to making a difference. You will understand how a complex health organization functions, solve problems, add value to key health services, and develop transferable skills. You will advise decision-makers and health leaders, take on various responsibilities, and have the opportunity to study for a professional qualification. Your analytical skills will help interpret data, and you will also educate and train non-finance colleagues, learning from them as well. Attention to detail is essential, as you will scrutinize performance and benchmark across services.

Additional Information

• 37 hours per week
• Opportunity for flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Starting from 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (total 35 days)

Be Different

Our success begins with you. With NHS Lothian, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organization with a record of innovation. We have over 24,000 staff supporting hospital and community services locally and across Scotland. During challenging times for public services, our finance team will be central to reshaping healthcare delivery across the region and country.

For more details on the role and required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification links at the bottom of the screen. If you have questions after reviewing this information, contact Ele Ho or email [e-mail].