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Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £37,259 – £45,356 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 09 March 2026
Job Summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Management Accountant to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, pro-active, and possess excellent planning, organisational, verbal, and written communication skills. Applicants must be committed to pursuing a CCAB qualification.
The post holder will support the Finance Manager, their deputy, and service area teams by providing analytical support, financial and business knowledge, and presenting complex financial information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will constructively challenge aspects of service area financial performance and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
This role offers the opportunity to produce monthly budget statements and financial reports, contributing to both service area board meetings and the Trust’s internal and external corporate reporting.
Main Duties
Assist the Senior Manager in delivering a full professional financial service to the service area.
Prepare monthly budget statements and financial reports, analysing variances and trends according to Trust reporting timetables.
Manage production of service area budget reports from the ledger, investigating variances, and implementing necessary actions.
Ensure a customer-focused service is maintained with high levels of support to the service area.
Implement and maintain rigorous financial controls for expenditure and WTEs.
Contribute to the development of costing and pricing models within a complex and demanding environment.
About Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider in London. The Trust is focused on improving patient services while maintaining a world-class clinical reputation. Having emerged from special measures, the organisation continues to strive for excellence, innovation, and safe, compassionate care.
Barts Health NHS Trust values inclusion, diversity, and creating a sense of belonging for all staff. The organisation promotes a culture where excellence, collaboration, and the Trust’s WeCare values guide all work.
Job Responsibilities
The full job description outlines key tasks and responsibilities, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, and experience required. For full details, please view the attached documents or click “Apply Now.”
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Degree level education or equivalent experience; willingness to work towards a CCAB qualification.
Desirable: Part-qualified CCAB or CIMA.
Experience
Essential: Financial management experience using accounting principles, reconciliations, reporting, and monitoring processes.
Desirable: Experience in financial management and month-end reporting.
Knowledge
Essential: Up-to-date knowledge of NHS developments and finance policies.
Desirable: Knowledge of NHS funding and regulations (NHSI, NHSE, ICS, Local Authority).
Skills
Essential: Ability to produce financial statements, analyse complex data, explain financial information to non-finance managers, and meet strict timetables. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Excellent interpersonal, numerical, written, and verbal skills.
Desirable: Ability to proactively manage workload, question and challenge non-financial managers, and produce narrative reports highlighting key financial issues.
Other
Essential: Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, demonstrate commitment to personal development, and maintain a professional, proactive attitude.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
How to Apply
For full details and to submit your application, visit the official Barts Health NHS Trust website — click here to submit your application.
