Management Accountant 

Full Time (37.5  hours per week) 
Hospital Grade L (Band 8a equivalent) £44,606 to £50,819 PA

Closing Date: 20th May 2020

Tetbury Hospital is an Independent Charitable Trust and on behalf of the local community, provides NHS and some private health care. The Trust offers interesting opportunities for professional and personal development in the friendly environment of a small but exceptionally well-equipped hospital in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are a growing business and everything we do is about putting people first, whether that be delivering exceptional care and support for our patients or providing growth and development opportunities for our team.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tetbury Hospital Trust for an enthusiastic Management Accountant,  In this role you will be part of the Senior Management Team and report to the Chief Executive.  

The Hospital offers staff benefits which include a pension scheme (opportunity for existing NHS Pension members to remain in scheme (subject to scheme rules), plus a starting full time holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

In this role you will be the sole Management Accountant and responsible for the Trusts accounts ensuring that the Trust complies with all of its financial reporting and statutory requirements. You will manage the accounts department, produce and report the management accounts to the Board of Trustees on a monthly basis, you will complete year end accounts and help with the production of the annual report and financial statements for Companies House and our Charities AGM. You will work closely with the management team to prepare budgets and assist in the delivery of cost improvements where possible.  

To apply for this role you will be an experienced CCAB / CIMA qualified or part-qualified accountant (or have equivalent relevant experience) and will be able to use your expert knowledge of financial accounting (including accounting standards and financial controls, processes and systems) to contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the Trusts financial systems and processes. Knowledge of NHS financial reporting process would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of NHS payment by results and knowledge of the differing regulations and reporting requirements by our various statutory authorities (including the Charity Commission, the Companies Act and Private healthcare legislation and NHS rules and regulations). Working knowledge of Sage 50 is desirable. 

If you are interested in the position and wish to request an application form or discuss the opportunity further, please contact Mrs. Zena Dalton, Chief Executive, zenadalton@tetburyhospital.co.uk or call 01666 501753

Additional information 

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.   

The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available. The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a Mindful Employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU

The closing date for this role is 5pm on the 20th May but it may close early if a good response is received, therefore early application is encouraged.