University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Management Accountant
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Management Accountant
Contract Type: Permanent
Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will support the production and analysis of financial information, including monthly management accounts, budget statements and variance reports, providing clear and accurate information to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Work in partnership with managers across the Trust to provide financial advice and guidance on budgeting, payroll, costing, coding, and financial performance, helping to identify risks, opportunities, and potential efficiency savings.
Maintain strong financial controls through the preparation of journals, budget adjustments, reconciliations, and month-end processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Support with financial planning and budgeting by evaluating business plans, costing service developments, and assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Support with service development and improvement initiatives by providing financial analysis for business cases, delivery plans, waiting list initiatives, and cost improvement programmes.
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Contribute to the development of the Finance team by supporting process improvements, assisting with the induction and training of new staff, and helping to deliver an efficient and customer-focused finance service.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the Divisional Finance Manager/Senior Management Accountant in providing financial support and advice to both Divisions and Headquarter Departments.
You will have strong administrative and clerical skills, with the ability to learn new finance processes quickly.
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You will have understanding of basic budgetary control processes, financial systems and general ledger.
You will be confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Teams.
You will have good general IT skills with accurate keyboard data entry and be comfortable using spreadsheet modelling.
You will be organised, logical and able to manage your time effectively in a busy environment.
You will be a clear communicator who can explain financial information simply and work well with wide range of stakeholders.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Health & physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Graduate Level/AAT Member plus experience/studying for professional qualification to certificate level or equivalent knowledge and experience. 3 years’ experience in a finance environment.
- Understanding of basic budgetary control processes.
- Comfortable with IT and able to use spreadsheet modelling packages.
- Understanding of Financial systems and general ledger.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a team supervising members of a team. NHS/Public sector Experience
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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