Job overview
Be the Finance Lead that turns numbers into decisions.
We’re recruiting a Band 6 Management Accountant to take ownership of a delegated portfolio, partnering with stakeholders to deliver clear, timely financial advice, strong budgetary control and high-quality reporting. You’ll help shape plans, spot risks early and support colleagues to deliver an excellent finance service.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- Lead on month-end processes for your area, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and robust working papers.
- Provide current and forecast financial information, translating complexity for both finance and non-finance managers.
- Manage reconciliations and resolve complex queries with internal stakeholders and external clients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Support budget setting, in-year budgetary control and financial performance management (including contract support where relevant).
- Identify and escalate financial risks, and help deliver cost improvement and efficiency programmes.
- Support audits, governance requirements and the implementation of financial policies and new guidance.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to junior colleagues and deputise for senior staff when required.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of staff management.
- Experience and expertise of large integrated financial systems, processes and controls and dealing with large volumes of data in analysis.
- Experience of working autonomously with confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and audit
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 / Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
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This advert is for Management Accountant with North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board in Pemberton House. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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