Management Accountant

Job summary

The post holder will be part of a team providing financial management advice and support for the Trust. This post will have responsibility for the provision of financial advice to managers within the Clinical and/or Corporate Directorate structure.

Take the lead in the preparation and presentation of budgets for a range of areas across the Directorate structure within the Trust. Assist in the overall calculation of budgets as part of the annual budget setting process and the production of the opening budgets.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of budget reports and budget details.
• Production of timely and accurate monthly budget reports and all other reports and information as required.
• Ensure budget reports accurately reflect expenditure position, including an assessment of creditors and phasing of budgets.
• Investigation and identification of the causes of budget variances.
• Provision of information and advice to budget holders.
• Effective and timely resolution of errors and issues to ensure budget reports are accurate at all times.
• Flexing of budgets to reflect activity as appropriate.
• Produce forecast information on a regular basis for a range of services to aid planning and budgetary control. These tasks involve the post holder routinely using the general ledger system and associated reporting tool and producing information on spreadsheets with written commentary to be used by budget holders.
• Work proactively with budget holders to ensure expenditure is always controlled and appropriate. Provision of support and advice to budget holders to ensure the most efficient and effective use of resource
• The post holder will lead on financial issues with relevant budget holders on a regular basis to ensure they have a full understanding of their budgets and current budget position. Maintain regular contact to ensure the Finance Directorate is aware of all current and impending issues within the relevant department.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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