Job Summary
To provide a comprehensive financial management service to corporate managers within one or more directorates. This involves working closely with budget managers to provide financial management advice and support using information produced by the management accounting team.
The role requires:
Production of timely and accurate management information
Technical knowledge of accounting procedures
Understanding of the operational business of the Trust
The Senior Management Accountant works as part of a team supporting one or more Executive Directors, alongside a Management Accountant, to provide financial information and advice to a defined group of budget holders.
- Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Senior Management Accountant
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum + 5% High Cost Allowance
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Band: Band 6 – Agenda for Change
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference Number: 364-A-9235
- Closing Date: 07 September 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Produce monthly budget reports for services within one or more directorates
Understand and communicate key drivers of the financial position to budget holders
Meet regularly with budget holders to review performance and investigate variances
Identify concerns and escalate to budget holders, senior finance team, and service directors
Attend Directorate Senior Management Team meetings and present financial information clearly
Undertake costings for new developments and service enhancements
Provide support on revenue implications of business cases and service changes
Assist in developing annual budgets to ensure services operate within resources
Help identify and monitor Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP)
Support the Senior Finance Manager in monitoring contract income
About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) values Care, Learn, and Empower.
Benefits include:
Season Ticket Loans
NHS staff discounts
Excellent training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
Option to work bank shifts for wider experience
Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work)
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Job Description – Responsibilities
Ensure monthly reporting timetables are met with accurate data, including accruals and pre-payments
Reconcile budget movements, monitor savings plans, and investigate variances
Prepare robust forecast income and expenditure estimates
Challenge and support budget holders to maintain financial control
Provide corrective action advice for variances, including cost reduction and income generation opportunities
Present financial performance in Directorate meetings and handle queries
Support managers in costing staffing, non-pay expenditure, income flows, and cost pressures
Raise monthly block invoices and reconcile income
Ensure directorate income is invoiced correctly with supporting information
Provide training on financial and purchasing systems
Ensure compliance with Trust financial policies
Contribute to the production of Trust Annual Accounts
Manage, develop, and train the Management team
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications – Essential:
Membership of AAT, relevant degree, or equivalent qualification/experience
Studying for CCAB or willing to start training
Commitment to ongoing professional development
GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable:
Willingness to learn new skills
Knowledge – Essential:
Proficient in IT software (spreadsheets, word processing)
Knowledge of NHS finance regime
Awareness of NHS issues and challenges
Skills/Experience – Essential:
IT literate
Good oral communication in English
NHS finance department experience with computerised systems
Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial managers
High accuracy and attention to detail
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available. Applicants needing sponsorship are welcome to apply.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
How to Apply:
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