Assistant Management Accountant

Health Jobs UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

Are you an ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to develop your career within finance? There has never been a more exciting time to join the Health Service working for one of the country's largest NHS Foundation Trusts.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Management Department as an Assistant Management Accountant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide support to the Finance Managers in the provision of a high quality financial management service (information and advice), by being responsible for the accuracy and timely production of Cost Centre Reports within the Directorate. This will include pro-actively liaising with operational Budget Managers, Clinicians and Consultants to provide financial advice and information consistent with Accounting policies, standards and STH Standing Financial Instructions.

Main duties of the job

• To work under their own initiative with minimal supervision in carrying out their main duties and responsibilities.
• To assist in the development of Management Accounting systems and procedures to ensure the optimum use of resources available.
• To support the Senior Finance staff in the team in the production of Directorate Financial Plans which are based on accurate budget and expenditure statements.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification / experience)
• 2 A Levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification / experience)
• Equivalent qualifications include AAT, CCAB Part Qualified and overseas equivalents of GCSEs and A Levels.

Desirable criteria

• 3 or more A Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification / experience)
• A levels in Accountancy, Business Studies, Mathematics at grade C or above (or similar)
• AAT qualified or CCAB/CIMA Part qualified or equivalent
• Honours degree

Experience

Essential criteria

• Sufficient relevant experience or completion of a finance related degree
• Demonstrably good IT skills, such as Excel as a regular user

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in NHS Finance or other Public Sector organisation
• Experience of Integrated ledger systems
• Access Database skills

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• High degree of numeracy
• Concentration skills to undertake complex and involved analysis
• Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility with Service Managers and other Directorate colleagues
• Good written and verbal reasoning communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines through effective organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Meticulous.
• Flexible and adaptable - able to manage competing and changing workloads.

Desirable criteria

• Negotiation and persuasion skills

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.