Job summary
The Financial Management Team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undergoing an exciting transformation through our new improvement programme, FinanceRevive, led by our dynamic Chief Finance Officer. This is your opportunity to be part of innovation -- shaping better systems, processes, and ways of working. If you're ready to make an impact and join a forward-thinking team, your future starts here.
Join ourinnovative Financial Management Team and help modernise how we deliver finance across the Trust. You'll be part of a supportive environment where every contribution is valued, with real opportunities to grow and thrive.
This role is ideal for someone with a sound understanding ofNHS Management Accounts who wants to develop their practical skills. It's a varied post requiring strong analytical ability, adaptability, and confidence in supporting operational divisions.
We are seeking an individual with:
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Excellent Excel and analytical skills
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Strong communication and problem-solving ability, including stakeholder management and relationship-building with divisional leads, budget holders, Finance Business Partners, and Senior Management Accountants; previous experience liaising with stakeholders is advantageous
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A proactive, enthusiastic approach to improvement
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The ability to work on their own initiative, supporting Senior Management Accountants
Main duties of the job
The Junior Management Accountant plays a key role in overseeing the monthly reporting cycle and ensuring accurate financial reporting for their designated areas.
You'll report to the Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners, providing financial reporting and transactional support. Aligned to one of our divisions (DMEC), you'll be responsible for your own range of cost centres. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with our front-line teams, so good people skills will be a real advantage.
You'll be expected to work on your own initiative, planning and organising your workload to meet monthly timetable deadlines, so good organisational and time management skills are essential.
You will support financial reporting by managing accruals, prepayments, and processing adjustments to the general ledger. Discretion is crucial, as some matters will be confidential; therefore, a good understanding of double-entry accounting is essential.
The postholder will have regular contact with budget managers and will develop a strong understanding of the areas of the Trust they support, with opportunities for cross-functional working.
This role requiresstrong Excel skills, including a good understanding of how formulas work, the ability to use pivot tables to analyse data, and the capability to present clear, accurate financial information for a range of stakeholders, such as budget holders and divisional leads etc.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford,employs more than 4,500 members of staff, has around 550 hospital beds, and provides services including A&E, maternity, therapies, and children's health.
We offer a wide range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (based on NHS Trust service)
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from Employee Assistance Programme
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship.
We have a strong commitment to ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we encourage applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities To assist in the production and monitoring of budgets in accordance with Trust guidelines and agreed deadlines.
This includes:
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Supporting the production of management information, with particular emphasis on month-end management accounts and annual budgets.
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Processing and accounting for documents relating to management information in line with the Trusts financial procedures, ensuring sufficient supporting evidence is retained to maintain a full audit trail. Investigate and resolve discrepancies as required.
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Assisting management in meeting statutory obligations.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with Divisional and Departmental Managers to position the Finance Department as a trusted advisory service.
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Providing the Assistant Management Accountant/Team Leader with the necessary information to build and maintain good relationships with external bodies. This includes addressing user needs, resolving funding issues, and ensuring income is received by raising invoices where appropriate.
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Assisting with the daily systems administration of the department and planning your workload to ensure all routine tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) are completed accurately and on schedule in line with agreed timetables.
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Contributing to the continuous improvement of the team and its processes.
Budgetary Control -
Prepare all supporting documentation for the Trusts budget-setting process, ensuring all relevant factors are incorporated. Attend meetings with Divisional Managers and Department Heads to agree rolling budgets and ensure cost pressures for the coming year are identified and appropriately costed.
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Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of budget statements for specific areas, ensuring the information is clearly and accurately presented.
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Identify cost pressures within the division on a monthly basis and report them to the Finance Business Partner.
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Remain aware of any business cases being developed and report these to the Finance Business Partner.
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Ensure Divisional Managers receive financial information in a timely manner, arranging and attending meetings to discuss areas of concern with the support of the Team Leader.
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Ensure newly appointed Budget Holders are directed to finance training sessions provided by the wider finance team, in which the postholder will play a role in delivery.
Financial Management -
Maintain and update establishment budgets, ensuring Divisional Managers operate within their allocated resources. Provide guidance on the use of available budgets and any associated limitations. Use TRAC as an establishment control tool and carry out workforce checks to ensure budgets reconcile accurately at all times.
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Ensure compliance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions by Directorate Managers.
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Document significant variances in expenditure and ad hoc income on a monthly basis, reporting them to the Finance Business Partner. Recommend solutions to support the Trust in remaining within its agreed control total.
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Complete and provide commentary on various reports explaining variances for the Head of Reporting and Processing, to support the preparation of monthly Board papers.
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Provide information for performance monitoring meetings, highlighting cost pressures and other key issues to be discussed by the Clinical Director, Divisional Managers, and the Director of Finance.
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Attend ad hoc meetings with the Senior Finance Team to explain the financial position of the division and respond to queries raised by senior finance managers.
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Organise and participate in monthly meetings with Divisional Managers to review their month-end financial position, providing advice and recommendations on effective budget utilisation, cost analysis, and decision-making support.
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Produce figures and supporting information for divisional ad hoc returns as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities To assist in the production and monitoring of budgets in accordance with Trust guidelines and agreed deadlines.
This includes:
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Supporting the production of management information, with particular emphasis on month-end management accounts and annual budgets.
-
Processing and accounting for documents relating to management information in line with the Trusts financial procedures, ensuring sufficient supporting evidence is retained to maintain a full audit trail. Investigate and resolve discrepancies as required.
-
Assisting management in meeting statutory obligations.
-
Building and maintaining strong relationships with Divisional and Departmental Managers to position the Finance Department as a trusted advisory service.
-
Providing the Assistant Management Accountant/Team Leader with the necessary information to build and maintain good relationships with external bodies. This includes addressing user needs, resolving funding issues, and ensuring income is received by raising invoices where appropriate.
-
Assisting with the daily systems administration of the department and planning your workload to ensure all routine tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) are completed accurately and on schedule in line with agreed timetables.
-
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the team and its processes.
Budgetary Control -
Prepare all supporting documentation for the Trusts budget-setting process, ensuring all relevant factors are incorporated. Attend meetings with Divisional Managers and Department Heads to agree rolling budgets and ensure cost pressures for the coming year are identified and appropriately costed.
-
Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of budget statements for specific areas, ensuring the information is clearly and accurately presented.
-
Identify cost pressures within the division on a monthly basis and report them to the Finance Business Partner.
-
Remain aware of any business cases being developed and report these to the Finance Business Partner.
-
Ensure Divisional Managers receive financial information in a timely manner, arranging and attending meetings to discuss areas of concern with the support of the Team Leader.
-
Ensure newly appointed Budget Holders are directed to finance training sessions provided by the wider finance team, in which the postholder will play a role in delivery.
Financial Management -
Maintain and update establishment budgets, ensuring Divisional Managers operate within their allocated resources. Provide guidance on the use of available budgets and any associated limitations. Use TRAC as an establishment control tool and carry out workforce checks to ensure budgets reconcile accurately at all times.
-
Ensure compliance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions by Directorate Managers.
-
Document significant variances in expenditure and ad hoc income on a monthly basis, reporting them to the Finance Business Partner. Recommend solutions to support the Trust in remaining within its agreed control total.
-
Complete and provide commentary on various reports explaining variances for the Head of Reporting and Processing, to support the preparation of monthly Board papers.
-
Provide information for performance monitoring meetings, highlighting cost pressures and other key issues to be discussed by the Clinical Director, Divisional Managers, and the Director of Finance.
-
Attend ad hoc meetings with the Senior Finance Team to explain the financial position of the division and respond to queries raised by senior finance managers.
-
Organise and participate in monthly meetings with Divisional Managers to review their month-end financial position, providing advice and recommendations on effective budget utilisation, cost analysis, and decision-making support.
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Produce figures and supporting information for divisional ad hoc returns as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undertaking the AAT qualification
- Previous Finance expereince
- Stakeholder managment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in NHS Finance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills evidenced via a skilled application form
- Excellent excel skills with supporting evidence of use
- Strength of personal statement relevant to JD and Person Spec
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of strong ethical behaviours that are relevant to the JD and Person Spec
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undertaking the AAT qualification
- Previous Finance expereince
- Stakeholder managment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in NHS Finance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills evidenced via a skilled application form
- Excellent excel skills with supporting evidence of use
- Strength of personal statement relevant to JD and Person Spec
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of strong ethical behaviours that are relevant to the JD and Person Spec
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.
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.
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).
