Management Accountant
Job Description
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Management Accountant - Research Finance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Financial Management team, supporting the Research Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to contribute to high-quality financial management and decision-making.
The successful candidate will bring a high level of commitment and enthusiasm, with strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You will need to be flexible in your approach, able to prioritise competing demands, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with managers and colleagues at all levels across the Trust.
The finance team works to a hybrid pattern of three days per week in the office at the Wirral site and two days working from home.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job The post holder will play a key role within the Financial Management team, providing timely, relevant, and accurate financial information to support the Research Directorate. Provide high-quality management accounting support, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting. Coordinate key elements of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurate and complete. Undertake detailed analysis of income streams and expenditure to ensure costs are appropriately matched to funding sources and awards. Investigate and explain variances from agreed budgets, forecasts, and funding allocations, highlighting risks and opportunities where appropriate. Provide financial analysis, advice, and support to both the Financial Management team and Directorate teams to support decision-making. Work closely with budget holders and managers across the Trust, building effective working relationships and supporting financial understanding.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs A-C inclusing Maths & English
- NVQ 4 level in Accounting (AAT)
- CIMA or CCAB - Studying towards or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Graduate
- CIMA or CCAB qualified
Knowledge and Expertise:
Essential
- Proven track record providing accounting services within a large organisation
- Demonstrated numeracy and literacy skills.
- Computer literate to include spreadsheet, databases and in-depth financial knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of Integrated Financial systems
- Word & Excel skills, relevant IT experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS VAT requirements
- In-depth financial knowledge gained through working in the NHS
- Knowledge and experience of Oracle integrated financial systems
- Supervisory experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of operating in a Finance role
Desirable
- NHS Finance experience
- Supervisory experience
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.
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 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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
