Job summary We know many use AI to enhance their applications. While AI brings efficiency, we value authenticity and urge applicants to reflect their true skills and experiences. NHS Dorset evaluates each application fairly, acknowledging AI's benefits and limitation. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding finance professional to join a growing and evolving Management Accounts team. We have a Management Accountant post that will be pivotal in supporting Dorset ICB with accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis and advice. You will be joining a large and busy Management Accounts team playing a key role in; Helping to support the Management Accounts function as part of the move towards a fully developed Integrated Care System. Providing a Management Accountant role to your nominated business functions. Contribute towards and be an active member of a team of highly motivated finance professionals. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to work within a large and busy Management Accounts function to support Dorset ICB to make a real difference to the delivery of health care services across Dorset, then we are looking forward to hearing from you. We support flexibility in working arrangements, including both the location and hours and are happy to discuss options that suit your work / life balance and any reasonable adaptions. Main duties of the job The successful candidate(s) will; Be studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or be qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including ability to communicate complex financial information. Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment. Experience of dealing with Internal and External stakeholders using a customer focused approach. Potential interview date 27th February 2025. About us We are joining up to tackle all the things that affect our health and wellbeing, make real change, and improve things for our communities. Dorset ICS is made up of: NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust Dorset Council Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council 194 town and parish councils 18 primary care networks (made up of 73 GP practices) Southwestern Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Dorset Police Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service 7,300 voluntary organisations What we do The Health and Care Bill puts ICSs on a statutory footing empowering them to better join up health and care services, improve population health, and reduce health inequalities. ICSs have four core purposes: Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access Enhance productivity and value for money Help the NHS support broader social and economic development Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number D9467-ICB-007-25 Job locations NHS Dorset - County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ NHS Dorset - Canford House Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset BH12 5AG Job description Job responsibilities Please see full job description attached. Responsible for supporting the Head of Management Accounts to ensure the production of integrated, efficient, effective, accurate and timely Management Accounting information for the senior finance team, ICB Board and Commissioning Managers. Responsible in assisting the senior finance team in the provision of financial information and advice to ICB decision makers, external agencies and partnership organisations. To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with ICB approved procedures through completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others. Assisting the Head of Management Accounts in supporting Budget Managers in developing finance skills and awareness through continued financial training and assistance. To work co-operatively in supporting all Directorates with Financial Information, advice and assistance. Management accounting duties including budgeting, month end close, review of actuals and variances, forecasting and management reporting, as well as providing financial advice and support to the budget managers for the budget areas allocated to you To maintain a professional manner in all aspects of services provided to all stakeholders, including responding in a timely fashion with clear communication, and consistent with conduct expected of an ICB employee. Job description Job responsibilities Please see full job description attached. Responsible for supporting the Head of Management Accounts to ensure the production of integrated, efficient, effective, accurate and timely Management Accounting information for the senior finance team, ICB Board and Commissioning Managers. Responsible in assisting the senior finance team in the provision of financial information and advice to ICB decision makers, external agencies and partnership organisations. To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with ICB approved procedures through completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others. Assisting the Head of Management Accounts in supporting Budget Managers in developing finance skills and awareness through continued financial training and assistance. To work co-operatively in supporting all Directorates with Financial Information, advice and assistance. Management accounting duties including budgeting, month end close, review of actuals and variances, forecasting and management reporting, as well as providing financial advice and support to the budget managers for the budget areas allocated to you To maintain a professional manner in all aspects of services provided to all stakeholders, including responding in a timely fashion with clear communication, and consistent with conduct expected of an ICB employee. Person Specification Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Able to take initiative and be proactive, plan workload, set priorities, meet deadlines. Good partnering, influencing and negotiating skills. Able to produce new approaches and new views of old problems and look beyond existing structures and organisations to produce solutions. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences, including ability to communicate complex financial information. Able to carry out financial appraisals and report on financial matters to both financial and non-financial managers. Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages with extensive knowledge of Excel. Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility. Qualifications Essential Studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or Qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification. Experience Essential Recent previous experience within a comparable role working at a similar level. Proven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines and delivery. Experience of dealing with Internal and External stakeholders using a customer focused approach. Experience in working in NHS or local government finance. Knowledge of finance IT systems including SBS and knowledge of system development. Experience of line-managing staff and supporting staff development. Person Specification Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Able to take initiative and be proactive, plan workload, set priorities, meet deadlines. Good partnering, influencing and negotiating skills. Able to produce new approaches and new views of old problems and look beyond existing structures and organisations to produce solutions. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences, including ability to communicate complex financial information. Able to carry out financial appraisals and report on financial matters to both financial and non-financial managers. Demonstrate a flexible approach and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages with extensive knowledge of Excel. Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility. Qualifications Essential Studying toward professional Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) accountancy qualification, or CIMA; or Qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), or equivalent qualification. Experience Essential Recent previous experience within a comparable role working at a similar level. Proven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines and delivery. Experience of dealing with Internal and External stakeholders using a customer focused approach. Experience in working in NHS or local government finance. Knowledge of finance IT systems including SBS and knowledge of system development. Experience of line-managing staff and supporting staff development. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Dorset Address NHS Dorset - County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ Employer's website https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)