Job Description

Due to an internal promotion, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance Team at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.Guided by the Trust's strategic vision, Our Journey to Change, we continue to develop our 'Finance Journey' - making this a fantastic time to join us and contribute to meaningful transformation.
Why Join Us?Our Finance Directorate is home to a passionate, highly skilled, professional and experienced team committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are ambitious, forward-thinking, and continuously strive to improve outcomes for our Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Autism services. We are looking for someone who shares our energy and drive to make a difference.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
What We DoOur Finance Directorate provides a wide range of business support services, including:

• Finance Business Partnering
• Financial Management & Reporting
• Contracting & Income,Costing

About the Role
As Assistant Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Principal Finance Business Partner, Durham Tees Valley finance team and our clinical services in Durham and Tees Valley.There may be future opportunities for rotation into other finance teams, allowing experience in roles within our central team, costing & income team or corporate support team.
You will:

• Work as part of the Financial Management team; ensuring delivery of high quality, comprehensive financial management advice and support which contributes towards the strategic direction of the Trust.Suggest improvements to the functions and operating procedures of the team to ensure it is fit for purpose and continues to meet the requirements of both internal and external reporting.Analyse variances and understand the implications of these on the forecast outturn position.Identify patterns and trends that result in accurate financial reporting.Report on progress against targets to non-finance colleagues; ensuring that key points are readily understandable to support decision making.Communicate complex financial information to non-finance department colleagues in a way that is meaningful, useful, focused and can lead to actions to maintain or improve the financial position.

About us
Development & Support
As an accredited organisation with AAT, ACCA, with CIMA, we are committed to your professional growth. As a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), we offer access to the Mental Health Provider Network and Costing for Value Institute and their associated development and learning opportunities.We also support:o Participation in finance improvement working groupso Continuing Professional Development (CPD)o Study support packageso Access to national programmes such as the National Finance Academy, Future-Focused Finance, and the Skills Development Network
BenefitsIn addition to the full range of NHS benefits and discounts, we offer:o Flexible working hours and hybrid working optionso Excellent pension scheme and generous annual leaveo Free on-site parkingo Career development supporto Salary sacrifice schemes (including lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics)
Details
Date posted
27 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
346-CORP-092-25
Job locations
Flatts Lane Centre
Normanby Road
Middlesbrough
TS6 0SZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be Part of Our Vision
As a key member of our finance team, you will help actively promote a culture that reflects the Trusts valuesengaging staff, service users, and stakeholders in continuous improvement and service transformation.If you would like to join us on our journey, Claire Bestford our Principal Finance Business Partner or Helena Wilkinson our Finance Business Partner would welcome having a conversation with you. Should you wish to discuss the role and job description further please contact her at claire,bestford@nhs.net or Helena.wilkinson@nhs.net to arrange an appointment.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be Part of Our Vision
As a key member of our finance team, you will help actively promote a culture that reflects the Trusts valuesengaging staff, service users, and stakeholders in continuous improvement and service transformation.If you would like to join us on our journey, Claire Bestford our Principal Finance Business Partner or Helena Wilkinson our Finance Business Partner would welcome having a conversation with you. Should you wish to discuss the role and job description further please contact her at claire,bestford@nhs.net or Helena.wilkinson@nhs.net to arrange an appointment.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Part qualified accountant (CCAB, AAT / NVQ4 or equivalent) with willingness to achieve full qualification within agreed timescale

Desirable

• AAT/NVQ4 member or equivalent with proven experience in financial environment or equivalent relevant financial experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience within Finance or Management Accounts.
• Excellent skills and understanding of Microsoft applications in delivering complex outcomes
• Numeracy, analytical and Investigative skills
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of computerised financial and management accounting systems and processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of latest finance development and national policy

Skills
Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills - verbal and written
• Numeracy, analytical & Investigative problem solving.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet applications. Able to produce, format & manipulate comprehensive financial information

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Part qualified accountant (CCAB, AAT / NVQ4 or equivalent) with willingness to achieve full qualification within agreed timescale

Desirable

• AAT/NVQ4 member or equivalent with proven experience in financial environment or equivalent relevant financial experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience within Finance or Management Accounts.
• Excellent skills and understanding of Microsoft applications in delivering complex outcomes
• Numeracy, analytical and Investigative skills
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of computerised financial and management accounting systems and processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of latest finance development and national policy

Skills
Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills - verbal and written
• Numeracy, analytical & Investigative problem solving.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet applications. Able to produce, format & manipulate comprehensive financial information

Skills Required