About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly regarded Finance Team as a Management Accountant.
We are a Level 2 Accredited Finance Department, recognised for delivering high-quality financial services and developing finance professionals. As part of a well-established NHS Trust with a strong track record of financial management and staff development, we are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and progress their careers.
This role is ideal for an ambitious individual who is looking to build a successful career in finance and is keen to undertake a professional accountancy qualification. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will gain valuable exposure to management accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering within a complex and rewarding healthcare environment.
The role offers excellent opportunities to develop both technical and interpersonal skills, with support provided to help you achieve your professional and career aspirations.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, analytical, organised, and eager to learn. You should have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable working with financial information and stakeholders at all levels.
In return, you will join a friendly, supportive, and high-performing team with a proven record of helping colleagues develop into qualified accountants and senior finance professionals.
Main duties of the job
You will support budget holders and senior managers in understanding financial performance, providing meaningful analysis and helping inform decision-making across the organisation.
o To provide a comprehensive management accounting service to designated Clinical and Corporate Divisions within the Trust. They will support budget holders and operational managers by delivering high-quality financial information, analysis, advice and challenge to support effective decision making.
o The post holder will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, management accounts and financial performance reports, ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely and supports the achievement of the Trust's financial objectives.
o The role will involve working closely with clinicians, service managers and budget holders to improve financial understanding, identify risks and opportunities, support Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and ensure robust financial management throughout the organisation.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified or educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Looking to study toward CCAB qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of computer ledger systems
Desirable
- Experience within Management Accounts / Finance
- NHS experience
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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)