Senior Management Accountant

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to deliver high-quality management accounting work. The role involves analyzing financial information, preparing reports, and collaborating with Finance Business Partners to ensure accurate financial advice for decision-making. The position offers a supportive environment with flexible working options and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension

Flexible working options

Exclusive discounts through Blue Light Card

27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Inclusive staff networks supporting diversity

Personalized learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) required.
• Experience in line management or training.
• Experience developing and maintaining systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountants.
• Develop and oversee the management accounts month-end timetable.
• Produce detailed monthly finance and performance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA)

Job description

Go back NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Senior Management Accountant

The closing date is 30 May 2025

The postholder will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA), responsible for delivering high-quality management accounting work, including analyzing financial information, preparing financial reports, and assisting non-finance colleagues in understanding financial principles and procedures. They will collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners to provide financial advice and facilitate the organization’s internal operations and service delivery, ensuring that the Associate Director of Finance and Head of Financial Planning and Analysis have accurate, up-to-date information for timely decision-making.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include:

• Managing the Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountants, and Level 7 Apprentice.
• Developing and overseeing the management accounts month-end timetable and monitoring budgets.
• Producing detailed monthly finance and performance reports with forecasts.
• Building and maintaining effective, collaborative relationships within the Institute and with stakeholders.

About us

The Finance, Corporate and Commercial directorate provides services that enable NICE to fulfill its remit in compliance with public sector rules and regulations, meet financial and governance obligations, ensure optimal funding and commercial decisions, manage risks, and uphold robust information governance.

We offer a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment with benefits such as flexible working, generous pension schemes, and career development opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Generous NHS Pension for future security.
• Flexible working options like remote work, compressed hours, and flexible start/end times.
• Exclusive discounts through Blue Light Card.
• Starting with 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Inclusive staff networks supporting diversity.
• Personalized learning and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should demonstrate the person specification criteria in their application and all essential criteria throughout the recruitment process. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA).

Experience

• Line management or training experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining systems and procedures.

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to motivate and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Flexible attitude and team-oriented approach.

Other

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Full-time, part-time, flexible working, and compressed hours are available.