Your New Company The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is recruiting for a Band 7 Support Accountant (Financial Management). This is an amazing opportunity to build experience and knowledge within the public Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective health and social care (HSC) services to the population of the Northern Trust area in Northern Ireland. Job Details: The Support Accountant will assist the Divisional Accountant in providing a range of business support services to individual operational Directors, senior operational, managers, clinicians and budget managers in order to achieve effective financial management and support the drive for continuous improvement in service delivery in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust. This will include the production of regular, meaningful financial analysis reports facilitating effective budgetary control at Directorate level and assisting the Divisional Accountant in analysing and evaluating complex problems. The post-holder will assist the Divisional Accountant in undertaking the financial aspects of budget setting, service re-profiling, service development/retractions and other ad-hoc financial costings as required. The post-holder will deputise for the Divisional Accountant as and when required. Financial Control & Reporting Support the Divisional Accountant in maintaining financial control and contribute to monthly Trust Board and Directorate financial reports. Budget Management Assist with annual budget setting, monitoring income and expenditure, and improving financial reporting systems. Stakeholder & Commissioner Liaison Support engagement with commissioners and central finance teams to ensure accurate reflection of service agreements and funding. Financial Analysis & Insight Provide analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial data, including performance indicators (activity, workforce). Planning, Forecasting & Risk Management Support planning processes, identify financial risks, contribute to forecasts, and help develop mitigation strategies. Efficiency & Financial Sustainability Assist in developing and delivering savings plans and identifying threats to financial stability. Support to Budget Managers & Compliance: Provide budget holders with meaningful financial information, support performance reviews, ensure corrective actions, and liaise with audit for compliance. What you will need: Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB, or CIMA; AND Minimum of 2 years relevant* finance experience at supervisory level **. What you'll get in return To the end of October 2026 with immediate start (with potential to extend) Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 37 hours with flexitime available Holidays: 37 days annual leave including bank holidays Hybrid working: 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home Supportive training and development opportunities The chance to join a respected organisation offering long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: ACCA CIMA QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT TRUST HEALTHANDSOCIALCARETRUST Benefits: Work From Home £47 810 - £54 710
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