Management Accountant

NHS • Other • City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 6h ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant in Estates and Facilities Services. The service is looking for an energetic and a highly motivated individual with a strong desire for supporting vital infrastructure.

The key responsibilities will be to prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports specific to the service. Conduct variance analysis to monitor financial performance and identify trends. Assist in financial planning and decision-making processes with insightful reports and recommendations. Oversee financial transactions and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Collaborate with the Estates and Facilities team to optimize financial efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Support audits and financial reviews, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our Estates and Facilities services. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement will be available. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to excellence.

Ready to make a difference with your financial expertise? Apply now to become a vital part of our Estates and Facilities team at West London NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high standard of management accounting services to the service lines whilst adhering to the Trust's Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs).

You are expected to assist the line manager with the core month-end tasks per the timetable, to determine the financial performance of the service line. To carry out detailed variance analysis on a monthly basis to evaluate the impact on the services line.

You will support the leads in managing the risks through the formation of financial recovery plans and an accurate forecast outturn. You will be expected to provide updates on the progress, the barriers and associated risks. Transparency and openness is paramount to ensure the service line delivers a balanced budget.

The delivery of budget management training will play a pivotal role in the sound understanding of the budgetary management responsibilities amongst the clinicians, covering a wide range of tasks i.e. recruitment and online budget authorisations etc.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Good general education at GCSE/ A level/ NVQ level 3 or above or two to three years' equivalent experience
AAT qualified/ or actively studying for an accountancy qualification (and achieved at least CCAB certificate/foundation level or considerable equivalent experience)
ECDL or equivalent IT qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Record of successfully working to deadlines
Minimum of one year's experience in management accounting environment
Demonstrate ability to manage own workload seeking support as required
Experience of monitoring budgets
Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret financial information accurately
NHS Experience or Experience in a Healthcare environment
Ability to deal with queries effectively and on own initiative
Experience of training both finance and non-finance personnel

Knowledge

Experienced in the use of PC spreadsheets and word processing packages
General understanding of accounting procedures
IT literate - experienced in the use of PC spreadsheets and word processing packages
Knowledge of financial systems and robust control measures e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Understand and be able to apply the concepts below seeking support and guidance when required
Basic Costing, Variance Analysis and financial reporting, Accruals & provisions
Good Understanding of NHS Agenda and Knowledge of NHS Financial framework
Understanding of the public sector

Skills

Ability to work as a member of a number of multi-disciplinary teams
Able to review own workload, prioritising items in order to meet deadlines agreed with line manager, highlighting potential issues to manager when they arise
Willing and quick to learn
Flexible and willing to persevere to get a job done
Logical and well organised
Able to understand financial issues and use numeracy analytical ability to review financial information
Conversant with information management and technology
Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with staff at all levels of the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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