Job summary We are seeking to fill the role of Band 5 - Management Accountant within our Finance Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work as a Management Accountant, based at the Watford site, working core weekday hours only, with some flexibility to work from home. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role. Main duties of the job Working as part of the Management Accounts Team to provide a management accounting service to the organisation. Preparing financial information and advice to enable the Trust to operate effectively. Ensuring that the information provided is accurate, timely, pertinent and as prescribed by NHS and accounting standards. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities To support the divisional financial management team in providing a high-quality service for all aspects relating to management accounting. To assist budget holders with various aspects that enable them to maintain & remain within their allocated financial envelope. See the job description for further details on the role. Job description Job responsibilities To support the divisional financial management team in providing a high-quality service for all aspects relating to management accounting. To assist budget holders with various aspects that enable them to maintain & remain within their allocated financial envelope. See the job description for further details on the role. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Part-qualified or studying towards professional qualifications or equivalent work-based experience. Desirable Education to degree level or equivalent work-based experience. Experience in Management Accounting/Finance Function equivalent to that expected of Professional Postgraduate Diploma Level. Evidence of continued professional development. Qualified/demonstrable experience to European Computer Driving Licence level. Knowledge Essential Knowledge and awareness of accounting policies and procedures Specialist knowledge of the NHS financial regime. Experience Essential Experience of using a finance computer system. Experience of providing costing information in the support of business cases. Desirable Experience in public sector organisation Experience of using the Integra General Ledger system. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Part-qualified or studying towards professional qualifications or equivalent work-based experience. Desirable Education to degree level or equivalent work-based experience. Experience in Management Accounting/Finance Function equivalent to that expected of Professional Postgraduate Diploma Level. Evidence of continued professional development. Qualified/demonstrable experience to European Computer Driving Licence level. Knowledge Essential Knowledge and awareness of accounting policies and procedures Specialist knowledge of the NHS financial regime. Experience Essential Experience of using a finance computer system. Experience of providing costing information in the support of business cases. Desirable Experience in public sector organisation Experience of using the Integra General Ledger system. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)