Job Summary
An exciting Management Accountant opportunity has opened up within the Finance team at ELFT. This role is based in London, and the post holder will be looking after Specialist Services and Specialist Children and Young Peoples’ Services in the Community.
Main Duties of the Job
Support the Finance Business Partner in the provision of comprehensive Financial Management service to Directorates.
Take direct responsibility for the provision of information, analysis, and advice to a range of budget managers.
About East London NHS Foundation Trust
The mission of East London NHS Foundation Trust is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all served.
The values of East London NHS Foundation Trust are:
We Care
We Respect
We are Inclusive
East London NHS Foundation Trust is looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and partner organisations.
Job Details
- Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Management Accountant
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 21 August 2025
Job Location:
Trust Headquarter
9 Alie Street
London
E1 8DE
Person Specification
Education / Qualification / Training
Essential:
Professional accountancy qualification Certificate level
Degree level or equivalent combination of short courses and experience
Desirable:
Part Qualified CCAB
Experience
Essential:
Experience of providing accounting support to budget managers
Experience of large-scale general ledger systems
Desirable:
Oracle financials or similar package
NHS Management Accounts experience
Some experience of costing and/or preparation of Business Cases
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to make decisions
Good oral and written presentation skills
Able to translate and effectively communicate financial data to non-finance staff
Computer literate, including strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Good interpersonal skills to deal with senior managers, clinicians, and colleagues
Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data
Knowledge
Essential:
Understanding of the NHS financial regime
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure will be required from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in 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.
How to Apply
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