Job summary 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 Programme Management Accountant within the Improving Value team. We are looking for an individual who is AAT qualified (or equivalent), or has a proven track record of project/programme and/or portfolio management. Also someone who is well organised, reliable and who is passionate and committed to achieving the Trust's goals.You will play a significant part in the Efficiency team assisting in the provision of a complete, professional financial service, providing timely and accurate financial support and advice through the provision of robust monitoring information. 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. You 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 Efficiency Finance Business Partner, the postholder will assist in delivering a customer focussed 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 associated with the Improving Value programme. You will assist the Finance Business Partner in ensuring services deliver their efficiency programmes and manage their financial position and the Trust fulfils its financial duties. Equally you should have a keen drive to improve programme reporting for the Improving Value agenda. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 390-COR-SO-0390 Job locations Britannia Park Comet Way Southend-on-Sea SS2 6GE Job description Job responsibilities Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oAAT Diploma Level 4 or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 4, Ordinary degree) (2) Desirable oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development Knowledge & Experience Essential oAt least two years experience of working in a finance environment (2) oDetailed knowledge of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc. oProcess driven with a meticulous attention to detail Desirable oTheoretical knowledge of technical accounting issues currently facing the NHS oProgramme/project management experience oAdvanced ability in Power BI Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oAAT Diploma Level 4 or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 4, Ordinary degree) (2) Desirable oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development Knowledge & Experience Essential oAt least two years experience of working in a finance environment (2) oDetailed knowledge of reconciliations, double entry booking keeping, financial systems including budgeting processes etc. oProcess driven with a meticulous attention to detail Desirable oTheoretical knowledge of technical accounting issues currently facing the NHS oProgramme/project management experience oAdvanced ability in Power BI 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Britannia Park Comet Way Southend-on-Sea SS2 6GE Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)