Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Finance Team as either a Band 4 Development Accountant with progression to Band 5, or a Band 5 Management Accountant, depending on qualifications, experience and demonstrated capability.
The Band 4 Development Accountant role is ideal for graduates seeking their first finance position or individuals pursuing an alternative route into accountancy. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, a solid academic background, and a commitment to studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). The role offers a structured development programme covering a broad range of finance activities, with progression to Band 5 normally expected after approximately 12 months, subject to performance and achievement of objectives.
The Band 5 Management Accountant role is suited to candidates with relevant finance experience who can contribute from the outset. Applicants should have experience supporting financial reporting, month-end processes, management accounting activities, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. The ability to interpret financial information, investigate variances and support decision-making is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a proactive management accounting service to one of the Trust’s divisions. This includes working closely with Senior Managers and Clinicians within the Trust, advising on financial issues and dealing with complex financial matters and enquiries.
The Management Accountant will be expected to produce monthly budget statements from the ledger in accordance with the Trust reporting timetables and high quality financial reports and analyses, including non-financial data and identifies and explains directorate variances and trends.
They will support the finance manager with the directorate’s annual budget setting, regular budget holder meetings and preparing forecasts and performance reports.
The post holder is expected to ensure a customer focused service is delivered to the divisions and provide technical finance support to non-finance colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
IT Skills
Essential
- Advanced ability to use excel and financial packages.
- Must be able to handle data in excess of 30,000 lines in excel, be able to manipulate and interrogate
Desirable
- Advanced ability to use Powerpoint, Word, etc..
Working to deadlines
Essential
- Proven track record of working to deadlines
Education and Training
Essential
- AAT qualified or equivalent
Desirable
- Part qualified accountant
Has NHS finance experience
Essential
- Has finance experience
Desirable
- Has NHS experience
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This advert is for Management Accountant with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £44,900 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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