Support Accountant | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation in Ashington is looking for a Support Accountant to join their Financial Management Team. This role requires a strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You will be responsible for budget analysis, managing financial reports, and supporting the Community Services Business Unit. The position offers development opportunities under the NHS Agenda for Change framework.

Qualifications

• Proven working knowledge of all accounting principles.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience completing month end activities.
• Strong data processing and analysis using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Budget statement reconciliation and analysis.
• Producing budget statements from the ledger.
• Investigating variances and making necessary adjustments.
• Implementing adjustments to income and expenditure for forecast and budget setting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Data processing and analysis

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, 37.5hrs per week Support Accountant within the Financial Management Team in Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a Band 5 who is wanting to continue their financial journey or a Band 4 who is keen to start their journey. The post holder will be part of the Community Services Business Unit and will be expected to help the services meet all their financial requirements. The Support Accountant will hold regular reviews with their peers and specialist colleagues to support intelligence gathering and resolve any queries.

The post holder will work within the Financial Management Team for Community Services, collaborating with the BU Accountant and Directorate Accountant to deliver financial support and understanding to the Services Managers and Leads within the Business Unit. The post holder will assist with the financial position for the Business Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Budget statement reconciliation and analysis
• Producing budget statements from the ledger
• Investigating variances and making necessary adjustments
• Implementing adjustments to income and expenditure for forecast and budget setting
• Validation of new spend and involvement in business cases
• Working closely with the assistant management accountant
• Active engagement with budget holders and other Trust colleagues
• Organise, co-ordinate, input and manipulate data within the computerised accounting system
• Produce monthly financial management budget reports for managers within strict financial timescales, with supporting information, and analyse and report on reasons for expenditure varying from budget
• Analyse complex financial trends and compile forecasts of income and expenditure
• Investigate queries and provide advice, support and training to Directorate Managers

Requirements and skills

• Proven working knowledge of all accounting principles; excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience completing month end activities
• Strong data processing and analysis using Microsoft Office applications; ability to interrogate ledger sub-systems
• Ability to work on their own or as part of a team; prioritise and manage fluctuating demands
• Ability to use initiative to manage workload and set priorities; follow management instructions

Additional information

Annex 20 development opportunities: This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby on completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without a separate application for a higher post. For more information, please see Annex 20 details via the NHS Employers site.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Organisational context

We manage the budgets for the Community Services Business Unit within Northumbria Healthcare, a leading NHS organisation known for innovation and quality. This includes supporting staff experience and patient experience within the organisation.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025