Job Description

An exciting Management Accountant opportunity has opened up within the Finance team here at ELFT. This role is based in London and the post holder will be looking after Specialist Services and Specialist Children and Young Peoples' Services in the Community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Finance Business Partner in the provision of comprehensive Financial Management service to Directorates. The post-holder will take direct responsibility for the provision of information, analysis and advice to a range of budget managers.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
35,964 to 43,780 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CP7244135
Job locations
Trust Headquarter
9 Alie Street
London
E1 8DE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
There will be a 30 minutes excel test on the interview day. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
There will be a 30 minutes excel test on the interview day.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential

• Professional accountancy qualification Certificate level
• Degree level of equivalent combination of short courses and experience

Desirable

• Part Qualified CCAB

Experience
Essential

• Experience of providing accounting support to budget managers
• Experience of large scale general ledger systems

Desirable

• Oracle financials or similar package
• NHS Management Accounts experience
• Some experience of costing and/or preparation of Business Cases.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Skills and Abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to make decisions
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Able to translate and effectively communicate financial data to non finance staff
• Computer literate, including strong Microsoft Excel and Word skill
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with senior managers and clinicians and other colleagues
• Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the NHS financial regime

Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential

• Professional accountancy qualification Certificate level
• Degree level of equivalent combination of short courses and experience

Desirable

• Part Qualified CCAB

Experience
Essential

• Experience of providing accounting support to budget managers
• Experience of large scale general ledger systems

Desirable

• Oracle financials or similar package
• NHS Management Accounts experience
• Some experience of costing and/or preparation of Business Cases.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Skills and Abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to make decisions
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Able to translate and effectively communicate financial data to non finance staff
• Computer literate, including strong Microsoft Excel and Word skill
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with senior managers and clinicians and other colleagues
• Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the NHS financial regime