Management Accountant

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

This role is only open to Internal applicants

Main duties of the job

Are you interseted in joining a £1.4 billion+ budget teaching hospital as part of one of our friendly and dedicated divisional Finance teams.

You'll support high-quality financial management and provide expert advice across clinical and corporate services, whilst developing your career as a management accountant.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and budget holder meetings

Assist with budget setting, forecasting, and service change proposals

Collaborate with the Senior Management Accountant and Finance Manager, as well as other Management Accountants and service managers

Use Excel and computerised accounting systems to deliver financial insights

The ideal candidate would be

• Part-qualified CCAB or AAT finalist
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Experience in NHS or public sector finance is a plus
  
  

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Health & physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
• Graduate Level/AAT Member plus experience/studying for professional qualification to certificate level or equivalent knowledge and experience. 3 years’ experience in a finance environment.
• Understanding of basic budgetary control processes.
• Comfortable with IT and able to use spreadsheet modelling packages
• Understanding of Financial systems and general ledger.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a team supervising members of a team. NHS/Public sector Experience