Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the NUPAS team on a full-time permanent basis
The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our Manchester office
The Management Accountant will primarily be responsible for month end process and reporting. This role will also provide financial management support for budget holders and support costing and financial planningfor NUPAS by working closely with internal and external key stakeholders in a dynamic environment
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated management accountant who has exceptional experience in excel and data analysis skills, confident ledger user, written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues, ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change, organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands
The successful candidate will be educated to CCAB qualified accountant or CCAB finalist with target date of completion
NUPAS offers a dynamic, diverse and developmental environment in which to nurture and enhance your career. We have embedded a culture of strong teamwork, and ensure we get quality time together to build and enhance inter-team relationships
This advert will close early if there are a lot of applicants, so we encourage you to apply early
Main duties of the job
Finance -
Responsible for month end process including posting journals to ledger, prepare variance analysis for month end position review after soft close
Prepare monthly regional finance reports, meet and discuss report with budget holders
Support in costing, forecasting and financial planning
Work together with Finance Manager and Head of Finance for any audit request from external auditor
Provide financial management support to budget holders raise financial awareness, gain good understanding of their budget performance including driver of variances
Champion value for money and support in continuous improvement of efficiency across the organisation
Engagement in continuous improvement for processes and cross cover duties with other team members when required
General -
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post and/or that are deemed to be within your capabilities.
To work in harmony with all other team members including team members in different regional groups and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues, clients, visitors, referring agencies and contractors.
Support a womans right to request an abortion within UK legal framework.
To maintain and improve standards of work through the undertaking of training, attending courses and keeping up to date with technical information.
About us
The post holder will have a duty to ensure that the principles of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adhered to in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for Improving Patient Experience.
Have an awareness of safeguarding policy and practice, maintain the required level of appropriate training and competency in relation to safeguarding practice. Escalate any concerns to senior colleagues without delay recognising that safeguarding is everybodys business.
All staff are required to adhere to the principles of patient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for Patient Experience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding and honesty.
The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS values, ensure that everyone is treated as an individual, and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
38,500 a year Hybrid working is required, minimum 3 days a week in office
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0169-26-0000
Job locations
N U P A S
79 Newton Street
Manchester
M1 1EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance resonsibility:
Responsible for month end process including posting journals to ledger, prepare variance analysis for month end position review after soft close
Prepare monthly regional finance reports, meet and discuss report with budget holders
Support in costing, forecasting and financial planning
Work together with Finance Manager and Head of Finance for any audit request from external auditor
Provide financial management support to budget holders raise financial awareness, gain good understanding of their budget performance including driver of variances
Champion value for money and support in continuous improvement of efficiency across the organisation
Engagement in continuous improvement for processes and cross cover duties with other team members when required
Result required:
Accuracy in reporting, efficiency in processes and good relationship with key stakeholders
General responsibility:To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post and/or that are deemed to be within your capabilities.
Result required:Delivery of maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
General responsibility: To work in harmony with all other team members including team members in different regional groups and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues, clients, visitors, referring agencies and contractors.
Result required: Promotion of a supportive and friendly working environment.
General responsibility: Support a womans right to request an abortion within UK legal framework.
Result required: Non judgmental attitude.
General responsibility: To maintain and improve standards of work through the undertaking of training, attending courses and keeping up to date with technical information.
Result required: Continuous development to meet business needs. Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance resonsibility:
Responsible for month end process including posting journals to ledger, prepare variance analysis for month end position review after soft close
Prepare monthly regional finance reports, meet and discuss report with budget holders
Support in costing, forecasting and financial planning
Work together with Finance Manager and Head of Finance for any audit request from external auditor
Provide financial management support to budget holders raise financial awareness, gain good understanding of their budget performance including driver of variances
Champion value for money and support in continuous improvement of efficiency across the organisation
Engagement in continuous improvement for processes and cross cover duties with other team members when required
Result required:
Accuracy in reporting, efficiency in processes and good relationship with key stakeholders
General responsibility:To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post and/or that are deemed to be within your capabilities.
Result required:Delivery of maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
General responsibility: To work in harmony with all other team members including team members in different regional groups and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues, clients, visitors, referring agencies and contractors.
Result required: Promotion of a supportive and friendly working environment.
General responsibility: Support a womans right to request an abortion within UK legal framework.
Result required: Non judgmental attitude.
General responsibility: To maintain and improve standards of work through the undertaking of training, attending courses and keeping up to date with technical information.
Result required: Continuous development to meet business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB finalist with target date of completion
• Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• CCAB Qualified Accountant

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in month end process and reporting
• Adequate experience in financial management with budget holders
• Adequate experience in costing and forecasting

Desirable

• Experience in finance business partnering
• Experience in healthcare finance

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Exceptional excel and data analysis skills
• Confident ledger user
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands

Desirable

• Ability to support change and have a positive influence on others
• Expertise in Sage ledger

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB finalist with target date of completion
• Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• CCAB Qualified Accountant

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in month end process and reporting
• Adequate experience in financial management with budget holders
• Adequate experience in costing and forecasting

Desirable

• Experience in finance business partnering
• Experience in healthcare finance

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Exceptional excel and data analysis skills
• Confident ledger user
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands

Desirable

• Ability to support change and have a positive influence on others
• Expertise in Sage ledger

Skills Required