Senior Management Accountant

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Management Accountant working as part of the Acute and Corporate Support Services team in Financial Management. You will cover a high profile Directorate (Women and Childrens Services, including Labs and Diagnostics, and Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy corporate areas) and will provide direct support to the Senior Finance Manager. They will be responsible for the provision of financial management support to Acute General Managers and Assistant General Managers across the Directorate. You will also manage a team of 2.

You must have experience of working within Management Accounts, have a full understanding and working knowledge of financial ledger packages.
The postholder must be proficient in all Microsoft packages, but in particular Excel and Office.

Educated to a minimum of degree level, and/or a qualified accountant, or have relevant senior experience the postholder must be an excellent communicator and team player.

Please contact Ian Ferris, Senior Finance Manager on 01292 – 559821 for further information.

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

EU Settlement Scheme – EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.