Job requirements
Essential
30 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Team Player
- Other
The ability get on with others and build good relationships with a wide variety of both internal and external to the organisation
- Other
Evidence of continued professional and personal development and learning through the PDR process
- Other
Willingness to travel. Self motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
- Other
Concentration required for effectively multi-tasking, analysing data, writing detailed reports etc.
- Other
The post holder has to be able to work successfully under pressure of time and resources
- Skills
Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries
- Skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
- Skills
Ability to report and present financial information to both finance and non-finance individuals (internal and external)
- Skills
Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Skills
Well organised, able to prioritise own workload to deliver tight deadlines
- Skills
To be able to carry out business ensuring all accounting treatments are adhering to Generally Agreed Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- Skills
High level of ability in designing, developing, managing and maintaining complex computerised financial systems, spreadsheets and databases
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Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods e.g. Written, verbal presentation to Executive Management Team as well as budget holders of all levels
- Skills
The ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Skills
The ability to formulate arguments and express them clearly to lay people and to persuade clinicians and senior management over a course of action
- Skills
The ability to deal with highly complex facts or situations including those relating to business case development
- Skills
The ability to make judgements where there is no precedent and where other leading opinions conflict
- Skills
Ability to influence, command respect and establish credibility quickly. Ability to work effectively with directors. To display good negotiation skills
- Skills
Ability to plan and organise a broad range of highly complex plans and adjust these through time
- Skills
ECDL or equivalent is essential – i.e. experienced in the use of financial systems/spreadsheets/databases/word processing. Advanced keyboard skills essential
- Knowledge
Expert theoretical knowledge of accounting, NHS accounting and Public Sector accounting policy.
- Knowledge
Significant Financial Management experience
- Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of strategic and business planning and investment appraisal process
- Knowledge
Experience within a finance function of a large organisation
- Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of performance management techniques
- Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of capital, expenditure and revenue budgets
- Knowledge
Experience of budget setting to prepare plans for financial and human resources
- Qualifications
CCAB/CIMA Qualified or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Demonstrable evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience of managing and developing finance staff
- Knowledge
Experience of formulating and developing long term strategic plans, often involving uncertainty that may impact on the whole organisation
- Knowledge
NHS Finance experience
- Knowledge
Experience of contract monitoring and reporting
- Knowledge
Experience of the Oracle General Ledger System
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for the role of Management Accountant, playing a key role in managing and reporting the financial position of the organisation.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and an enthusiastic individual who is ready to develop their career in an acute healthcare provider with strong track record of delivering five star quality care for its patients.
The post holder will provide expert financial advice to operational colleagues and play a key role in providing an effective financial management and reporting service. They will support and work closely with the Senior Financial Management team to generate, analyse and report financial information to stakeholders internal and external to the Trust.
The successful candidate will hold a CCAB or CIMA qualification, with financial management experience in a large organisation and knowledge of the NHS finance regime. They will have excellent I.T. and communication skills and experience of managing and developing staff. They will have demonstrated the ability to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
Please note the Job Description and Person Specification are subject to AfC review
Main duties of the job
The Management Accountant’s main duties will be to:
- Provide expert financial advice and oversight of financial management for their areas of responsibility
- Lead aspects of the month end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the monthly financial position both internally and externally to the organisation.
- Monitor financial performance against agreed budgets, analysing and reporting on variances and assisting in formulating corrective actions.
- Co-ordinate the budget setting and forecasting processes for their areas of responsibility.
- Ensure the provision of high quality financial reporting to budget holders and other non-finance managers in order to support delivery of the Trust’s strategic, corporate and financial objectives, including delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) efficiencies.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships to enable effective working. The post holder will be expected to liaise with both internal departments and external bodies.
- Manage and develop staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 9th September 2026
Closing date: 16th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 18th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: 25th September 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Management Accountant with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Management accountant role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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