Job Description

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Our client, the Western Health & Social Care Trust (WHSCT), is seeking an Assistant Financial Management Accountant to join their Finance, ICT & Contracting Directorate based at Gransha, Derry. As one of Northern Ireland's leading healthcare organisations, the Trust is committed to delivering high-quality services while upholding the core values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty, and Compassion.

Your new role

As Assistant Financial Management Accountant, you will support the Financial Management Accountant and Senior Financial Management Accountant in delivering comprehensive financial management and business support services across the Trust. You will work closely with operational managers, assistant directors, clinicians and budget holders, providing expert financial analysis, reporting and advice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial performance reports and variance analysis.
• Providing detailed financial analysis and interpretation to support decision-making.
• Supporting budget setting, budgetary control and financial forecasting activities.
• Maintaining reconciliations between financial systems and management reports.
• Contributing to the Trust's final accounts process.
• Supporting financial controls, governance and audit requirements.
• Advising managers on budgetary performance and financial management matters.
• Leading and coordinating the work of finance staff to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Supporting finance training initiatives for non-financial managers.
• Undertaking costing exercises for service development and business cases.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you will meet one of the following criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant finance experience, including at least 2 years at supervisory level.

OR

• Be a part-qualified accountant currently studying towards a recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or CPA) with a minimum of 2 years' relevant finance experience.

In addition, you will possess:

• Strong financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Experience analysing complex financial information and presenting findings clearly.
• The ability to lead, motivate and manage teams effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

What you'll get in return

• flexible and hybrid working
• 37.6 hours working week and 37 days annual leave
• Opportunity to join a large, respected public sector organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of financial management and business partnering activities.
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door
• Professional development opportunities within a supportive finance team.
• The opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare services across the region.
• Flexible and collaborative working environment focused on continuous improvement and staff development.

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