Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to provide high quality financial management support to both clinical and non clinical budget holders. The role includes meeting with budget holders, preparation of monthly reports, assisting with the completion of the annual accounts and producing robust forecasts.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, flexible, hard working individual who has experience of working within management accounts, preferably in an NHS setting. You will need to be an excellent communicator, in both written and oral formats, to explain financial issues to non finance managers and clinicians. The ability to work independently and know when to ask for further advice and support is also required.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

270-TH386-CORP

Job locations

Dryland Block, St Marys Hospital

77 London Road, , NN15 7PW

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Shortlisitng

Essential

• Part qualified or AAT finalist

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS finance

Shortlisting

Essential

• 2-3 years management accounts experience

Desirable

• Other knowledge and experience

Person Specification Shortlisitng Essential Part qualified or AAT finalist Desirable Knowledge of NHS finance Shortlisting Essential 2-3 years management accounts experience Desirable Other knowledge and experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Dryland Block, St Marys Hospital

77 London Road, , NN15 7PW

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Dryland Block, St Marys Hospital

77 London Road, , NN15 7PW

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)