About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit into the role of Management Accounts Assistant. This is a key role within the Community Services team and operates within a wider management accounting function supporting the delivery of high quality financial information and reporting.
You will work closely with the Management Accountants and Finance Business Partner ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions, maintaining stakeholder relationships, preparing monthly management accounts, assisting with the annual budget and audit process, and ensuring timely submission of all management and regulatory reporting.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers and people and who thrives in a role where attention to detail and strong communication and organisation skills really make a difference.
Hybrid working is currently available for this role.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
Working within a team of Management Accountants and Assistants to provide robust monthly management accounting and reporting processes
Assist in the preparation and provision of financial advice and support to Trust budget managers and their staff
To provide timely, accurate and relevant financial advice, support and information to budget managers, including support to the Assistant/Management Accountant to service the needs of Operational Directors (ODs), Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and the Chief Executive (CEO)
To ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place and maintained to deliver the financial duties and objectives of the Trust
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training Essential
Accounting Technician (AAT) qualification/NVQ Level 4 or proven demonstrable equivalent experience Effective written communication and interpersonal skills to people at all levels within the organisation
Job specific experience Essential
Experience in a financial environment and detailed understanding of accounting procedures
Information Technology Essential
Proficient in the use of all Microsoft software, with advanced skills in Excel
Personal qualities/attributes Essential
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines whilst producing accurate results
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trust HQ
2 Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
BH21 0RB
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)