Assistant Management Accountant

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated individual to take up the post of Assistant Management Accountant for Medicine and Emergency Care, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer team.

As a member of the Financial Management Team, which is part of a well-established and hardworking Finance team with an excellent reputation within the Trust; you will support in the provision of comprehensive high-quality financial support across the Trust to the Divisional Management teams, individual budget holders and other relevant colleagues both internal and external to the Trust.

The ideal applicant will possess experience of working in financial management environments, preferably in the NHS.

To support the Senior Management Accountant and the Divisional Finance Manager in the monthly Budget Monitoring and Control process.

To support the Senior Management Accountant and the Divisional Finance Manager in providing a business support service to the Division.

To support the development of junior staff.

To be an active member of the Financial Management team, contributing to its development.

A sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and computerised financial systems will be necessary.

The ability to work to strict deadlines and provide clear and concise financial information and advice to non-financial managers is essential.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.