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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join our Financial Management team here at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare. The trust specialises in mental health, adult & child community health & learning disabilities across Hampshire and the IOW. We are looking to recruit a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our finance team in providing support to our Estates Services Division.
The Financial Management Team is responsible for delivering accurate and easy to understand financial information and providing high quality financial advice, working alongside the divisions and corporate services to make the best decisions for the Trust and patients. We're a friendly team and have flexible working practices to support people in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle for home and work life. We are keen to keep up with the latest technology developments and best industry practices.
Working alongside finance clinical and corporate teams, this role will provide you with an opportunity to be part of a forward looking and innovative organisations with a thriving research and finance team that provides a comprehensive advice and support.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills to assist them in dealing with a wide range of people and interest in investigating and solving problems using a range of information sources and systems.
Interviews are planned to take place on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
Main duties of the job
Preparation of expenditure, income, payroll and budget journals for input into the general ledger, ensuring that all financial information is processed in accordance with procedures and accounting standards.
Review monthly budget reports to identify, investigate and report on variances from plan and provide supporting data as required.
Assist in ensuring financial feeder systems interface accurately and completely with the general ledger for the relevant areas.
Assist the budget setting process, including maintaining schedules and ensuring reconciliations are undertaken as required.
Undertake various costing exercises.
Able to present and explain complex and specialist financial information in a simple and understandable format to both financial and non-financial managers.
Develop and improve the relationships with other departments. Assisting other members of the team in resolving difficult problems analysing the range of options and taking preferable action to bring to a satisfactory resolution.
Assist Finance colleagues with the collection of information for audit when required.
Efficiently manage large volumes of complex data whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Ad hoc project work including support into business cases as required.
Deputise for the Senior Management Accountant/Finance Manager when required.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
- Date posted: 23 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on full time hours
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 348-COR-12035
- Job locations: Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2RZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of computerised systems
- Knowledge and understanding of accountancy procedures and principles
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to prioritise, plan workload and act on own initiative
- Experience of working in an accounting environment or large accounting section
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft software, with intermediate skills in Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst producing accurate results
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities from more than one manager at any one time
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
- Commitment to ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS Finance
- Use of Oracle ERP System
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 AAT Qualification or actively studying for a CCAB qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4+ (C or above)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The post holder will deliver a comprehensive, timely, and efficient financial service, approaching all tasks with a positive, enthusiastic, friendly manner.
- The post holder will engage effectively with colleagues and maintain self-motivation throughout.
Desirable
- Valid driving licence
- Use of a Car
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