Job Description

Join a finance team where your insight will help improve the lives of people across our communities. At Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), we're building a modern, people-focused finance service that underpins high-quality care in mental health, learning disability and autism services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Income & Costing Team, part of Corporate Finance, as an Assistant Management Accountant. You'll play a key role in producing accurate, timely financial information and meaningful analysis that drives decision-making and supports operational colleagues.
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
Working closely with the Head of Corporate Finance and Costing & Income Development Accountant, you'll support accurate reporting, forecasting, and analysis across the Trust.Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the production of monthly income management accounts, including reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and variance analysis.
Providing financial insight to help budget and finance managers understand performance and make informed decisions.
Preparing reports for monthly finance reports for handover meetings with finance colleagues
Maintaining accurate information within Oracle NEP (ledger system) and CIVICA Costmaster (costing system).
Assisting with NHSE information requests, FOIs, and costing submissions.
Supporting business cases, tenders, and ad hoc financial modelling through provision of accurate and timely costing information.
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency.
About us
Why join us
Purpose-driven work: See how your numbers translate directly into better services and patient outcomes.
Professional growth: We're an AAT/ACCA/CIMA-accredited employer offering full study support, CPD, and access to national networks including HFMA, Future-Focused Finance, and the Skills Development Network.
Flexibility & balance: Hybrid working (2 days on-site), flexible hours, and a culture that values wellbeing and development.
Great benefits: Excellent NHS pension, generous annual leave, salary sacrifice schemes (car, Cycle to Work, tech), and free on-site parking.
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-095-25
Job locations
Flatts Lane Centre
Normanby Road
Middlesbrough
TS6 0SZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
Were looking for someone who:
Is part-qualified (AAT/ NVQ4/ CCAB or equivalent) and working towards full professional qualification.
Has strong Excel and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Communicates confidently, translating financial information clearly for non-finance colleagues.
Thrives in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.
Ideally has experience using Oracle NEP and/or CIVICA Costmasterthough training will be provided.
Join us, and help shape how great finance supports great care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you would like to find out more, wed love to hear from you for an informal chat:Matt Clark, Head of Corporate Finance m.clark25@nhs.net or Jemma Scott, Costing & Income Development Accountant jemma.scott5@nhs.net Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
Were looking for someone who:
Is part-qualified (AAT/ NVQ4/ CCAB or equivalent) and working towards full professional qualification.
Has strong Excel and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Communicates confidently, translating financial information clearly for non-finance colleagues.
Thrives in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.
Ideally has experience using Oracle NEP and/or CIVICA Costmasterthough training will be provided.
Join us, and help shape how great finance supports great care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you would like to find out more, wed love to hear from you for an informal chat:Matt Clark, Head of Corporate Finance m.clark25@nhs.net or Jemma Scott, Costing & Income Development Accountant jemma.scott5@nhs.net
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