Management Accountant

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We have recently restructured Finance and Procurement and created opportunities ideal for ambitious professionals looking for the next step in their career.

The structure has been designed to modernise and strengthen our financial management to provide better support to the divisions and focus more on value added activities. The structure places a strong emphasis on team working across disciplines and offers a clear route of progression for all staff.

We have an opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the Management Accounts team supporting the Senior Management Accountant. This is a rewarding and challenging role requiring financial and analytical expertise, underpinned by excellent communication and organisational skills.

The Management Accountant will play a key role in the Operational Financial Management (OFM) function and will be responsible for reporting and financial management of areas that support the Divisional Management Groups.

The postholder will have a firm understanding of financial issues and ensure that the Management Accounts team has a consistent approach and supports the delivery of the financial performance requirements.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role will including leading the production of management accounting information to support the Divisional Management Groups in line with required timescales, ensuring information is accurate, timely and robust.

This role will also take a lead in the annual budget setting process for the division, ensuring that budgets are collated in a consistent manner.

The successful candidate will hold a CCAB Qualification, with a good working knowledge of the NHS and significant experience of working in a management accounting environment.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in being part of our team in this new and exciting chapter. We are offering all interested parties the opportunity to attend a virtual meeting to learn about the new structure and an informal Q&A with key staff.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Josh Fitzsimmons Job title: Assistant Director of Finance Email address: Joshua.fitzsimmons1@nhs.net