University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Management Accountant

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Management Accountant Role
This Management Accountant role is a training role in the fantastic Operational Finance team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust!
About the Role
We offer an outstanding training package that will support you through your formal accountancy qualification, alongside receiving mentoring and on the job support from a number of qualified accountants and experienced trainers. We are accredited with all the major CCAB Accountancy bodies.
As a Band 5 Management Accountant you will be part of a team, helping to deliver sound financial management within the Medical Care Group (MEDCG).
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who is keen to become a qualified accountant and develop a career in NHS finance. The successful candidate will be working as part of a committed team and should be able to demonstrate:
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- The ability to work in a team
- The ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload
- Good communication skills with non-finance colleagues
Location
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 22nd September
More Information
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About UHD
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.


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If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Natalie Unsworth
- Job Title: Finance Business Partner
- Email Address: Natalie.Unsworth2@nhs.net
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