Management Accountant

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.

Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we'd love you to join us!

We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require.

Job Overview
Management Accountant

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Management Accountant to join the Finance team on a full-time basis. The role will be supporting designated NSFT clinical services / Corporate functions in Norfolk. The role reports directly to a Business Accountant and supports the production of accurate and timely financial information.

The successful candidates will be working towards a C.C.A.B. qualification and have significant financial management experience, although not necessarily with previous NHS or wider public sector experience.

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills are essential with the ability to communicate complex financial issues effectively with both non-finance and finance staff.

The role is expected to be predominantly home-based at the commencement of the role, but with some travel expected in due course. Dependant on the candidate's circumstances, the formal base may be either Ipswich or Norwich on appointment.

NSFT supports flexible working and we will consider part-time and flexible working requests in the fulfilment of these roles.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will have management accounts responsibility for specific clinical departments and will meet regularly and support corresponding budget managers.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the provision of a comprehensive financial business partnering service by the team to designated clinical and corporate departments.

Working for Our Organisation

Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why Work for Us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Some of the Benefits You Can Expect:

• NHS pension
• A comprehensive in-house & external training programme
• Career progression
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• Staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria

• Training towards CCAB or overseas equivalent qualification

Experience
Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of and relevant experience within a Management Accounts environment

Desirable Criteria

• Previous supervisory experience

Skills
Essential Criteria

• Strong Excel skills

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to analytically review data and present results to senior management

Knowledge
Desirable Criteria

• Experience within NHS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures - these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.

The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set timescale.