Job vacancy: Management Accountant, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Mansfield

Job summary

Main area: Finance / Accountancy
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 186-1251-25-CS

Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: 200 Lichfield Lane
Town: Mansfield
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/10/2025 23:59

Management Accountant

Band 5

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be Responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach and supporting the Finance Partner in providing information and support to Service Managers.

The post holder should be familiar with general ledger systems and possess the ability to work on their own initiative whilst prioritising their workload. The individual will be required to respond to the day to day financial data/information requirements of a number of service managers and the interpretation of these for the relevant service, including direct liaison with budget managers. The post involves identification of work for Assistant Management Accountants.

For any informal discussion about the roles, please e-mail;

Lara Nash, Deputy Head of Finance, Corporate Services - [email protected]

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

To possess one of the following:- Certificate level CCAB/CGMA, Member of AAT, or a Finance or Accounting degree.

Contractual Requirements

Essential criteria

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience within a Management Accounts environment.

Desirable criteria

NHS experience.
Staff supervisory experience.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Basic understanding of how NHS Finance operates.

Desirable criteria

Integra ledger and Crystal reports.

Skills

Essential criteria

Possess numerical and analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions.
Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to convey financial issues to non-finance managers.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and respond flexibly.
Good IT skills – must be competent at Excel, Word Processing etc.
Evidence of working within a team and being an active team player.

Desirable criteria

Experience of financial software packages.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria

Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.