Senior Management Accounts Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accounts Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join us at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust to work within our Management Accounts Department.

The successful candidate will be AAT qualified or equivalent, possess good communication skills, as well as being proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

This post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, based in Poole with a mix of office and home working. Flexible working patterns always considered.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

To provide timely, accurate and relevant financial advice, support and information to budget managers, and other Management Accounts staff to service the needs of Operational Directors, the Chief Finance Officer and the Chief Exec.

Working within the Management Accounts team to provide robust monthly management accounting and reporting processes.

To ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place, and maintained, to deliver the financial duties and objectives of the Trust.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.