Management Accountant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as Management Accountant providing Care group management teams with a high quality comprehensive financial advisory service. Advising the Care group management teams, covering support services and corporate
budgets, on the implications of financial strategy and policy.
This is a great time to join the Trust as we look to implement our recently refreshed clinical and supporting strategies to guide us forward into future years of partnership working and taking the lead in developing services and care for children, young people and their families.More than ever we are looking for closer working with clinical teams as the Trust rolls out its Value Improvement Programme with a view of how, jointly, we can look to maximise the quality and value of the services we provide.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can make a difference to work alongside our dedicated Finance team, contributing and helping shape the department’s training and development agenda and supporting the senior management team in building an inclusive and diverse workplace, as well as supporting the Trust in achieving our strategic aims.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES- You will work with the Finance Business Partner as part of the Care Group management team, providing support and advice on financial issues to help them make informed decisions about their activities and strategy. This will involve setting of income and expenditure budgets, ensuring alignment with the Trusts annual financial plan.
- Help forecast year-end financial positions, advising on service cost pressures, income generation and risk identification to ensure financial viability. This will involve contributing to the development of complex financial plans and strategies to support Care Groups to achieve organisational goals.
- Provide ongoing financial support and training to budget managers and non-finance staff on budgetary control and finance issues.
- Maintain financial systems and records, and use systems to prepare complex financial information.
- Produce monthly budget reports, investigating variances and escalating them to the Finance Business Partner, working together to prepare financial action plans for Care Groups.
- Assist the Finance Management Team in completing statutory and central reporting, delegating tasks as needed to the Trainee Management Accountant.
- Line manage the trainee management accountant, including responsibility for wellbeing, appraisal, mandatory training, performance and attendance at work.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children’s Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected].Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Degree in Accounting/Finance related field or equivalent level of experience
- Part CCAB Qualified and actively studying to complete qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a finance field in a large and complex organisation
- Experience with using different accounting software
- Experience in preparing and analysing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
- Staff Management experience
- Experience of working with and advising senior leaders
- Experience of liaising and working with Commissioners / NHSE
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Highly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills and with the ability to think strategically and to think through complex challenges
- Good understanding of the principles of budgetary control and reporting
- Attention to detail in ensuring financial reports and compliance information meet regulations
- Effective and strong financial management and financial planning skills
- Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to problem solve and present solutions
- Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to explain complex information to non-specialists
- Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines at the same time and respond quickly to changing schedules
- Knowledge of current key NHSE policies and priorities and their impact on role/Trust
- A clear understanding of the financial regime within the NHS and be able to articulate them to non-financial colleagues.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Flexible attitude to undertaking various team roles and to providing cover for other team members
- Commitment to personal/professional/team development