About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are looking for an Undergraduate Management Accountant for a placement year!
What will this placement offer me?
Our placement provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience of working within a busy finance department, whilst learning and developing management accounting skills.
Your time with us will be spent working on supporting core finance functions, directly relevant to your accountancy and finance studies. The knowledge and experience you gain will help you to stand out from the crowd and give you a strong foundation level to progress in a finance career in the future.
In addition to learning about finance, you'll also have the chance to develop core personal skills such as planning, communication, problem-solving, team-working and networking.
What skills do I need?
We are looking for highly organised undergraduates who possess excellent communication and problem solving skills, with good attention to detail. Knowledge of finance and accountancy techniques would also be advantageous.
Above all, you must have the commitment, drive and confidence to succeed and get the most out of your time with us.
When can I start?
Our placements start any time from June-September and run for 52 weeks.
This position is a one-year placement as part of a degree programme. To be eligible, you must be a student at Bournemouth University.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 19th January 2027
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and demonstrate flexibility
- Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet departmental deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- Placement as part of their current university studies and must return to university after completing the placement.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles gained through academic study.
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)