Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Senior Management Accountant

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Management Accountant to join the Finance team on a full time basis.

The finance team has recently been restructured, and this is therefore an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic team.

The role will be supporting designated NSFT Corporate functions across the Trust and will play a supporting role in key strategic work, working closely with the Senior Leadership team.

The role reports directly to a Business Partner and supports the production of accurate and timely financial information, delivery of the Trust's efficiency program and strategic work including the annual planning process and complex business cases.

The successful candidates will be C.C.A.B. qualified (or due to qualify very soon) and have significant financial management experience, although

not necessarily with previous NHS or wider public sector experience.

Dependant on the candidates circumstances the formal base may be either Ipswich or Norwich on appointment and it will be possible to work part of the time from home.

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

Secondments from other NHS organisations are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that the Trust, through the Finance Business Partners and Head of Financial Management, is provided with relevant and timely financial information and advice and that both external and internal financial returns are undertaken in accordance with timetables.

The Post holder will have senior management accounts responsibility for designated corporate departments and will meet regularly with the corresponding budget managers and Trust Executives to review their financial position.

The role will play a key role with strategic planning, supporting the Finance Business Partners across localities and corporate areas with the annual plan, medium-term financial planning, national returns and complex and senior discussions with items such as Financial Recovery Plans.

About us

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 professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum (pro rata).

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-COR7577494

Job locations

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full qualified membership of a CCAB professional body or equivalent, or due to be fully qualified within the near future (development role)
  • Evidence of continuous personal development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of budgetary control processes and methodologies
  • Ability to prepare, understand, critically review and deliver financial performance reports to senior budget holder and directors.

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Innovative thinking and ability to challenge current ways of working in a respectful and collaborative manner.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full qualified membership of a CCAB professional body or equivalent, or due to be fully qualified within the near future (development role)
  • Evidence of continuous personal development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of budgetary control processes and methodologies
  • Ability to prepare, understand, critically review and deliver financial performance reports to senior budget holder and directors.

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Innovative thinking and ability to challenge current ways of working in a respectful and collaborative manner.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Financial Management

Simon Ledger

simon.ledger@nsft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum (pro rata).

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-COR7577494

Job locations

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH


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