248830 (LF) Assistant Management Accountant

NHS Lothian

How would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? Offering a range of health services to almost 1m people in Edinburgh and the Lothians our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and apply to join our Finance team today.

Be Different

Our success begins with you; with NHS Lothian you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in supporting Research and Development within the NHS. We have over 24,000 staff providing and supporting hospital and community services both locally and patients from throughout Scotland as well as supporting vital research. NHS Lothian is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives. At a challenging time for public services the finance team will be at the centre of reshaping how we healthcare is provided.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the right individual to join the Research and Development Finance team at NHS Lothian, based within the Academic and Clinical Central office for Research and Development, at Edinburgh BioQuarter.

The Academic and Clinical Central Office for Research and Development is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. Supporting researchers and commercial companies throughout the UK and internationally to conduct clinical research in thousands of projects every year, ranging from small student studies to complex interventional investigations and multi centre international trials.

Join Us

As a member of the Research and Development Finance Team, you will work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.

An opportunity has arisen for an eager individual to work as an Assistant Management Accountant. You will work as a member of a team supporting all aspects of Management Accounting and costing. The successful applicant should have a desire to continue to pursue and develop a career within an NHS accounting environment. Some experience of the complexities of research and NHS finance is desirable, but development support can be given. Applicants should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately to specified deadlines and should be self- motivated, adaptable and be keen to develop their skills and knowledge.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

· Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.

· Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.

· Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Glen Merritt at glen.merritt@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Lothian

How would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? Offering a range of health services to almost 1m people in Edinburgh and the Lothians our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and apply to join our Finance team today.

Be Different

Our success begins with you; with NHS Lothian you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in supporting Research and Development within the NHS. We have over 24,000 staff providing and supporting hospital and community services both locally and patients from throughout Scotland as well as supporting vital research. NHS Lothian is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives. At a challenging time for public services the finance team will be at the centre of reshaping how we healthcare is provided.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the right individual to join the Research and Development Finance team at NHS Lothian, based within the Academic and Clinical Central office for Research and Development, at Edinburgh BioQuarter.

The Academic and Clinical Central Office for Research and Development is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. Supporting researchers and commercial companies throughout the UK and internationally to conduct clinical research in thousands of projects every year, ranging from small student studies to complex interventional investigations and multi centre international trials.

Join Us

As a member of the Research and Development Finance Team, you will work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.

An opportunity has arisen for an eager individual to work as an Assistant Management Accountant. You will work as a member of a team supporting all aspects of Management Accounting and costing. The successful applicant should have a desire to continue to pursue and develop a career within an NHS accounting environment. Some experience of the complexities of research and NHS finance is desirable, but development support can be given. Applicants should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately to specified deadlines and should be self- motivated, adaptable and be keen to develop their skills and knowledge.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

· Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.

· Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.

· Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Glen Merritt at glen.merritt@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.