Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced Management Accountant.
We are Level 2 accredited One NHS Finance employer. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust’s mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.
Working hybridly (minimum two days per week on site in Harrogate), the post holder will be part of a team providing financial management advice and support for the Trust. This post will have responsibility for the provision of financial advice to managers within the Corporate Directorate structure including our subsidiary company Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF)
The post holder will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide appropriate financial performance management and business planning information relating to their activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.
Please take care to make sure sure you application is specific to the role and the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Take the lead in the preparation and presentation of budgets for a range of areas across the Corporate Services Directorate Services.
You will assist with:
Calculation of budgets as part of the annual budget setting process and the production of the opening budgets.Production of timely and accurate monthly budget reports.
Investigation and identification of the causes of budget variances.
Producing forecast information.
Proactive engagement with budget holders and other Trust colleagues.
Provide advice and support for the development of business cases.
You will be helping the Trust with budgetary control by working proactively with budget holders and meeting on a regular basis, with excellent communication skills to establishing key working relationships with finance and non-finance areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will ensure that financial information is processed in accordance to specific deadlines and complies with internal procedures and accounting principles. The holder will work closely with budget holders to investigate complex enquires and will advise on financial issues.
For more information please see the Job description and Personal Specification attached or contact Clare Gill at [email protected]
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This advert is for Management Accountant with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent: Hybrid working (min 2 days per week on site). The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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