Assistant Management Accountant

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

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Job summary

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our award winning Finance team as a Assistant Management Accountant.

We are seeking to appoint an individual to support the creation of high-quality financial reports, liaise with budget holders and manage various stakeholder relationships within the Trust and externally. The role will support both a Primary Care Network and traditionally Acute departments - an opportunity which is rare within the NHS today.

This post will provide excellent experience and support to someone who is looking to establish a career within a progressive NHS Finance Department. The previous post holder has been successful in gaining promotion within the department.

We pride ourselves with our flexibility to accommodate your required working arrangements and are open to discussion around your preferred way of working.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate good Microsoft Excel skills and has experience using financial systems. An adaptive approach to meet deadlines whilst providing concise financial information and advice to non-financial managers is essential. This post is best suited to a self-motivated individual who is able to prioritise workloads and extract the most from themselves and others around them.

About us

The Trust is unique in its commitment to development and holds a £1m training budget. The post holder will be supported to achieve their ambitions, both in this role and their future career.

Date posted

21 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

381-CO-4654594

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Preparation and input of accurate reversible and standard journals into the financial ledger as required, ensuring a proper audit trail, detailed working papers and journal descriptions
Provides input to the Group and Directorate financial projections
Identify where variances are and analyse the differences from budget. Assist in the implementation of solutions.
Assist in processing of internal and external recharges.
Main point of contact for ward and department managers.
Assist in the smooth running of workflows between the different finance functions. Assist in the finance and business planning cycle.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Preparation and input of accurate reversible and standard journals into the financial ledger as required, ensuring a proper audit trail, detailed working papers and journal descriptions
Provides input to the Group and Directorate financial projections
Identify where variances are and analyse the differences from budget. Assist in the implementation of solutions.
Assist in processing of internal and external recharges.
Main point of contact for ward and department managers.
Assist in the smooth running of workflows between the different finance functions. Assist in the finance and business planning cycle.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

1 years finance/accounting experience

Desirable

NHS finance experience

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge of accounting, financial management & costing

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English and Maths or Equivalent
Working or willing to work towards CCAB

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

1 years finance/accounting experience

Desirable

NHS finance experience

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge of accounting, financial management & costing

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English and Maths or Equivalent
Working or willing to work towards CCAB

Certificate of Sponsorship

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