Management Accountant
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established Finance team. The successful candidates will be AAT qualified (Association of Accounting Technician) or Degree Level. With strong technical accounting skills, strong communicator, pro-active and comfortable with working with a wide range of people, from finance and non-finance background.
The post holder will report to the Finance Business Partner and is responsible for the day-to-day management of all finance issues relating to a clinical Division within the Trust and involved with technical financial management information, budget setting and report writing.
The management accounts team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, working up to three days per week at home.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of management accounts for the division following agreed monthly deadlines. They will be expected to produce high quality financial reports and analysis, including non-financial data and identify variances and trends.
The post holder will also ensure that the Finance Business Partner is made aware of the monthly journals, invoices and other work undertaken by maintaining and presenting workings, backing papers and any other appropriate records. They will also verbally update and escalate to the Financer Business Partner information in relation to the financial performance or risks in a timely manner.
The post holder is expected to ensure a customer focused service is delivered to the budget holders across the Trust and provide technical finance support to non-finance colleagues, answering queries both verbally and by email, where necessary investigating and co-ordinating answers from across the finance department and other corporate functions.
The post holder is required to take an active interest in the furtherance of their career and personal development.
About us
At Dorset County Hospital FT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-25-AC361MAN
Job locations
Vespasian House
Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT1 1TG
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Vespasian House
Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT1 1TG
Employer's website
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