IMPACT Management Accountant

Responsible for providing accurate financial advice, information and support to service managers within the designated Services, using a business orientated accounting approach.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in providing information and support to Service Managers.

Roles at this level require someone demonstrating a commitment to studying (AAT member or equivalent) with good finance and business experience. The post holder should be familiar with general ledger systems and possess the ability to work on their own initiative whilst prioritising workload. The individual will be required to respond to the day-to-day financial data/information requirements of a number of service managers and the interpretation of these for the relevant service, including direct liaison with budget managers. The post involves identification of work for Assistant Management Accountants.

Those working towards the qualification requirements will be considered for a transitional role on a lower grade.

Offer a business orientated accounting approach using different information sources and tools both internal and external to the organisation, covering financial modelling, reporting, and appropriate challenge and/or advice.

To assist the IMPACT Finance Manager in the preparation of financial projections, plan and budgets for designated services in accordance with timetables and cost improvement programmes as agreed by the IMPACT Managing Director. Ensure that all recurrent budgets are accurately maintained throughout the financial year.

Provide guidance & support to the IMPACT Finance Manager to enable effective financial control. To calculate costs relating to changes to posts/ services on an ad hoc basis, taking into account all relevant information and preparing with reasonable assumptions. To analyse & prepare detailed financial statements & forecasts and make them readily understandable to non-financial managers.

Understand and use complex spreadsheets, databases and systems necessary to maintain and monitor financial information.

To ensure all necessary financial entries have been input in order to maintain the integrity of the financial position. Identify reasons for financial trends to support the process of providing accurate & timely financial reports for Services and incorporation within Partnership Working Group, Board reports and national returns. To assist the IMPACT Finance Manager in the preparation of current and forecast position of budgets.

Assist in the month/year end financial close down of the general ledger (i.e. local/forensic) in accordance with agreed timescales/deadlines.

Systems development

Participate, if required, in the proposals for development and implementation of systems, processes and procedures within the finance department or external to finance having an impact on other areas.

Ensure that professional interaction with others leads to positive and supportive relationships with internal and external agencies. Provide advice, challenge and support on value for money.

Staff management

Identify the work that should be undertaken by Management Accounts Assistant (s) and the required outputs.

a) Self

Participate in appropriate training course or updates in accordance with mandatory requirements and individual PAD. Maintain professional membership.

b) Non-Financial Managers

To assist in the process of training and educating all service managers to understand and appreciate the financial statements presented to them.

We are expanding our team to establish a dedicated response function to support the delivery of urgent, high-priority service change across our Collaborative. This role will offer an opportunity to join a focused team within a team, working directly with senior leads in a fast-paced, reactive environment.

The post holder will deliver clearly defined tasks at pace, with a strong emphasis on daily and weekly outputs. The role requires a highly responsive, proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise rapidly changing demands and act on direction quickly and effectively.

While working within a supportive and collaborative team, this is a delivery-focused role with clear expectations around performance, accountability, and timely completion of work. This expansion reflects increased operational demand rather than turnover, and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the team respond to system priorities.

As with all IMPACT roles this post will be offered as a hybrid working arrangement (part home and part office working).

Potential TUPE process.

IMPACT commissioning support hub may potentially be moving through a TUPE process to Northamptonshire Healthcare Advanced Foundation Trust in the near future. There is strong support for a single hub model within the East Midlands, aimed at delivering financial efficiencies, streamlining governance, and reducing variation. The merger approach will strengthen collaboration and alignment. The merger will not affect fixed term contracts or any changes to required job descriptions advertised.

If you would like to know more and to speak to a member of our team, please contact Maria Marks maria.marks@nottshc.nhs.uk

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Qualifications

Essential: - To possess one of the following: - Certificate level CCAB/CGMA, member of AAT, or a Finance or Accounting degree.

Contractual Requirements

Physical Requirements

Essential: - Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Training

Essential: - Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential: - Experience within a Management Accounts environment.

Desirable: - NHS experience; - Staff supervisory experience

Knowledge

Essential: - Basic understanding of how NHS Finance operates

Desirable: - Integra ledger and Crystal reports

Skills

Desirable: - Ability to lead and motivate a team; - Experience of financial software packages