Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join the Financial Management Team, as part of the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Finance Department, KSS HFMA 2021 Finance Team of the year.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of monthly Management Accounts information to internal stakeholders and providing a high quality Management Accounts service to the Trust.

The role will be an integral part of the Management Accounts Team providing a reliable and responsive Management Accounts service to ensure the provision of high quality financial advice and information to a variety of staff within the Trust, at different levels.

This role offers a variety of experience within the Finance Department and is an ideal development opportunity for someone looking to undertake their professional qualifications and advance their careers., The post holder will support the Divisional Finance Manager in providing a full financial management service, liaising directly with the Directorate budget mangers to provide financial assistance and addressing budget queries at times on complex and sensitive issues.

They will be responsible for independently preparing budget statements to the Directorates and Departments managed by the team in line with agreed timetable and to ensure that these are supported by accurate documentation required by local financial procedures.

They will assist the Divisional Finance Manager in investigating financial variances, meeting budget holders, preparing forecasts and analysing QIPP financial performance. They will independently prepare costings for business cases and SLA negotiations where applicable.

The post holder will set up and suggest improvements to processes and procedures to ensure workload and performance information is received on time to aid financial analysis as well as review and recommend improvements to existing processes within the directorate.

They will also deputised for the Finance Manager as required.

You will be a highly motivated individual, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload. We will consider applications from the professionals who are 'qualified by experience'. This means that if you are capable of demonstrating high level of knowledge and skills in the finance field and have a good proven track record of working in Management Accounts we would like to hear from you.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.