Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and professional Finance team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as a Management Accountant.
We are looking for an individual who is AAT qualified (or equivalent), well organised, reliable and who is passionate and committed to achieving the Trust's goals.
You will play a significant part in the Financial Management team providing high quality and timely financial information to clinical departments. As such, you will need to have excellent communication skills, as well as a track record of producing accurate information within tight deadlines.
You will become a key member of the finance team and will need to quickly learn monthly processes. They should have experience of working in a busy finance office environment and should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have a real commitment to excellent service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The role of Management Accountant forms a key part of the Finance team within the Finance Directorate. Reporting to the Finance Manager - FM Reporting, you will assist in the provision of a complete, professional financial service to a range of Directorates, providing timely and accurate financial support and advice through the provision of robust monitoring information.
To support the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager in delivering a customer focused service to the Budget Holders of the highest possible standard and maintaining adherence to the Trust monthly reporting timetable, preparing monthly financial performance reports and forecasts, analysing trends and variances.
You will assist the Finance Business Partner/ Deputy Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager in ensuring the directorates manage their financial position and the Trust fulfils its financial duties.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-COR-SO-0580
Job locations
Britannia Park
Comet Way
Southend
SS2 6GE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting finance role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting finance role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a finance environment
• Work history evidences knowledge and experience of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc.

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications
Essential

• AAT Diploma Level 4 or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 4, Ordinary degree)

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a finance environment
• Work history evidences knowledge and experience of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc.

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications
Essential

• AAT Diploma Level 4 or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 4, Ordinary degree)

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills Required