Assistant Management Accountant

Fixed Term / Secondment to 30/04/2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, creative and dynamic individual to join Argyll and Bute HSCP as Assistant Management Accountant. This post is based in our Lochgilphead office with a hybrid working option.

Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant and Support Accountant, you will assist with delivering a professional management accounting service across a number of services provided at Lorn & Isles Hospital, Oban. You will support all aspects of financial management, including monthly reporting, costings and financial analysis.

You will work closely with professionals across a range of disciplines who are committed to making a difference, learning how a complex organisation works, adding value to key health services and building a range of transferable skills.

• Assist with the delivery of a professional management accounting service across multiple sites.
• Provide support in all aspects of financial management, including monthly reporting, costings and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with a range of health professional teams to support financial objectives.

• Good analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems, including MS365.
• Team working ethos.
• Good planning, organisation and time‑management skills.
• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent relevant public sector work experience.
• A desire to work in financial management within a complex organisation.

You may occasionally be required to travel between various work locations within the Argyll and Bute localities to meet operational requirements. A full driving licence is essential.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries:
Liz Moller, Senior Management Accountant, liz.mollert or Morven Moir, Head of Finance, morven.moirt.

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.