Senior Management Accountant

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust is seeking a skilled finance professional to prepare accurate, timely monthly financial performance reports, forecasts and variance analyses for designated services and senior stakeholders. You will monitor budgets, run-rates and accruals, and provide clear financial advice to budget holders and clinicians.

In this role, you will lead complex modelling, support year-end processes and deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner when

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely monthly financial performance reports, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary for designated services and senior stakeholders.

Job description

Prepare accurate, timely monthly financial performance reports, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary for designated services and senior stakeholders. Ensure income, pay and non-pay positions are complete and robust, with appropriate treatment of accruals, deferrals, commitments and expected run-rates. Monitor budgets and establishments throughout the year and support annual budget setting and in-year budget adjustments. Lead monthly review meetings with budget holders, translating complex information into clear advice and agreeing actions to address variances. Build effective working relationships with managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, offering constructive challenge and practical recommendations. Identify financial risks, opportunities and pressures, and integrate financial, activity and workforce information into planning assumptions. Undertake complex modelling and costings for service developments, investments and business cases, including scenarios based on incomplete or evolving data. Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Trust policies, audit requirements and management accounting procedures. Line manage and support junior finance staff, setting objectives, reviewing performance and developing their skills. Support year-end accounts, Trust financial returns and timely invoicing, and deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner as required. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust

£63,665 - £70,887 per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust