Management Accountant - Finance

NHS Scotland; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term post of 12 months.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Would you like to play a key role in innovative projects that shape the future of healthcare?

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated to work in a challenging but enjoyable role managing a varied portfolio of projects within the Research and Innovation Directorate.

As a key member of the Directorate Finance Team you will be responsible for the provision of a professional financial management service to key stakeholders across Health, Academia and Industry. You will be competent in the management of financial information, financial reporting, budgetary control processes and governance arrangements. Ideally a professionally qualified accountant (or with equivalent work experience) you will be computer literate with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have the capacity for analytical and innovative thinking, and a track record of delivering to strict timelines within a dynamic environment.

• We offer a fantastic benefits package for NHS employees:
• Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Competitive salary with annual incremental salary progression (within band) plus annual NHS salary scale review.
• Annual Leave - 27 days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday.
• NHS discounts, cycle scheme and more.
• Learning opportunities - build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career. Access to Scotland’s public finance network and the mentoring, training and shadowing prospects that it offers.
• Location - remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Regular presence at our Dykebar office is a requirement of this role. Based on the outskirts of Paisley with free parking and easy access to the motorway network you’ll be part of an inclusive and innovative finance team.

Informal contact: Brenda Colvin, Senior Management Accountant R&I, 0141 434 4374, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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