Assistant Management Accountant
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
To support the Management Accounts team to deliver an effective and efficient financial management service across the Trust. To deliver an effective and competent level of clerical support which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.
Work is supervised by the Finance Business Partner.
Main duties of the job
- To provide support for the preparation, review, analysis and monitoring of budget reports in accordance with the monthly financial reporting timetable.
- To calculate and enter accrual and prepayment transactions in the general ledger as required under the supervision of the Finance Business Partner.
- To assist in the preparation of returns to external bodies as required for review by the senior Management Accounts team.
- To assist in the production of accurate ad hoc reports under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner.
- To assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the assigned Divisions/Directorates under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner, ensuring accurate working papers are maintained.
- To ensure all departmental procedure notes are kept up to date.
- Co-ordinate, prepare and input into the ledger system actual and budget journals to ensure planned and actual expenditure is recorded under appropriate account and cost centre codes.
- To prepare and upload expenditure and budget journals and ensure journal logs are complete, journals are authorised and include appropriate supporting information.
- To monitor funded establishments and co-ordinate the authorisation of recruitment request and change forms.
- To undertake any ad hoc or other duties that may be reasonably required.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-26-AC071AMA
Job locations
Vespasian House
Dorchester
DT1 1RP
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Vespasian House
Dorchester
DT1 1RP
Employer's website
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