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FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT (MATERNITY COVER) – 12 months
Management Accountant/Trainee, Band 6/Annex 21 Para 2 (ii)
Salary Scale: Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Accountant to provide professional financial advice and support to Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership which is a partnership between Dundee City Council and NHS Tayside, providing community-based health and social care services for the citizens of Dundee.
The successful candidate will work across NHS Tayside and Dundee City Council systems to provide management accounting services to local integrated health and social care services with a combined budget of around £320m.
You will be closely involved in providing financial support to managers as they continue to develop and enhance operational and strategic plans to meet the evolving needs of our population. The role also supports the Partnership’s finance team with monthly and annual financial reporting making the role both varied and an exciting learning opportunity.
You should have relevant management accounting experience, and either be fully qualified or making progress towards a professional accountancy qualification. Strong analytical skills, a proactive approach, creative, the ability to manage change and to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders are essential qualities.
This post offers the opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced, complex and rewarding environment at the heart of Health and Social Care Integration.
Salary placement will be dependent on progress towards full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body and/or experience to date.
Hours of work are: 37 per week
For Informal enquiries please contact: Sammi Pendrich on samantha.pendrich@nhs.scot
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment
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