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Assistant Management Accountant

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Assistant Management Accountant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, creative and dynamic individual to join Argyll and Bute HSCP in the role of Assistant Management Accountant.
Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will be assist with the delivery of a professional management accounting service across a number of services including primary care health services, prescribing and lead nursing services. You will provide support in all aspects of financial management including monthly reporting, costings and analysis and budget planning working alongside the Management Accountant and the senior Finance team.
You will work closely with professionals across a range of disciplines who are committed to making a difference, learn how a complex organisation works, add value to key health services and build a range of transferable skills.
This Post Is Ideally Suited To New Or Recent Graduates Who Hold An HNC, HND Or Degree, Or To Candidates Who Have Equivalent Relevant Work Experience And Have a Desire To Work In Financial Management Within a Complex Organization And Can Demonstrate The Following Essential Attributes
- Good analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in the use of IT systems including MS365
- Team working ethos
- Good planning, organization and time management skills.
Training opportunities and support to gain a recognised accountancy qualification are available to successful candidates.
You may occasionally be required to travel between various work locations within the Argyll and Bute Locality to meet the operational requirements of the Service so a full driving licence is essential.
Based in Helensburgh with the option of hybrid office (2 days per week) / home based working days each week
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Interviews will be held on 13th August.
Informal enquiries to: Bernadette Smith, Management Accountant, bernadette.smith4@nhs.scot or Morven Moir, Head of Finance, morven.moir@nhs.scot
Please note this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Additional Information For Candidates
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- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
- Care and compassion
- Dignity and respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
- Quality and teamwork
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.
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