Management Accountant - Research & Development
(Band: 5) £30,000 - £36,000
Responsible to: Finance Manager - Corporate Directorate
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce timely, accurate financial reports in line with month and year-end deadlines.
- Establish effective working relationships with budget holders to ensure understanding of financial issues.
- Support budget setting, maintenance, and efficiency program reporting for a defined portfolio.
- Assist the Finance Manager with service costings, cost-benefit analyses, and business case evaluations.
- Provide financial management and advice across various budgets, addressing variances and errors.
- Ensure adherence to financial controls and maintain the integrity of financial ledgers.
- Support the development of business plans and capital investment reports, identifying funding sources.
- Provide financial input for business cases, decision-making support, and training for non-finance staff.
- Promote anti-fraud practices and maintain compliance with NHS finance policies and accounting standards.
- Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Requirements:
- AAT Qualified or equivalent experience; evidence of CPD compliance.
- Prior experience in finance within the NHS or a similar non-profit organization. Experience with financial systems and data analysis.
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, financial systems), excellent communication, problem-solving, and the ability to manage workload independently.
- Proactive, attention to detail, logical, adaptable, and possess emotional intelligence.
- Accepts responsibility, understands confidentiality, and is flexible and self-aware.
- Weekly one-day work at Windsor Research Unit, Cambridge.
- Regular supervision, mandatory training, and participation in the Trust's appraisal process.
- Adherence to safeguarding, infection control, and incident reporting guidelines.
- Commitment to eliminating discrimination and fostering good relations in accordance with Trust policies.
Note: This job description is subject to review and may be updated in consultation with the post holder.