Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Management Accountant

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated individual to take up the post of Management Accountant for Women & Child Health, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Development Officer.

As a member of the Financial Management Team, which is part of a well-established and hardworking Finance team with an excellent reputation within the Trust; you will support in the provision of comprehensive high-quality financial support across the Trust to the Divisional Management teams, individual budget holders and other relevant colleagues both internal and external to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The ideal applicant will possess in-depth and extensive experience of working in financial management environments, preferably in the NHS.

To support the Senior Management Accountant and the Divisional Finance Manager in the monthly Budget Monitoring and Control process.

To support the Senior Management Accountant and the Divisional Finance Manager in providing a business support service to the Division.

To support the development of junior staff.

To be an active member of the Financial Management team, contributing to its development.

A sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and computerised financial systems will be necessary.

The ability to work to strict deadlines and provide clear and concise financial information and advice to non-financial managers is essential.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CO-7677550

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Financial management experience within the NHS

Desirable

  • Staff Development

Personal

Essential

  • oAbility to establish and maintain positive working relations
  • oAbility to adopt a flexible approach to meeting multiple tight deadlines
  • oSelf-motivated/Ambitious

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards CCAB qualifications or willingness to undertake
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Financial management experience within the NHS

Desirable

  • Staff Development

Personal

Essential

  • oAbility to establish and maintain positive working relations
  • oAbility to adopt a flexible approach to meeting multiple tight deadlines
  • oSelf-motivated/Ambitious

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards CCAB qualifications or willingness to undertake

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Finance Manager

Emma Brown

emma.brown3@nhs.net

01215072846

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CO-7677550

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Supporting documents

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