Financial Accounts Manager - Part Time

Your new company
You will be joining the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust within the Finance & Estates directorate. Based at Ards Hospital, the organisation plays a critical role in delivering essential health and social care services, with a strong focus on governance, compliance and continuous improvement across its financial operations.
Your new role
As Financial Accounts Manager (Band
7), you will support the Head of Financial Accounts & Governance in delivering high-quality financial accounting and governance services. You will take a lead role in ensuring financial controls are robust, supporting statutory reporting, and contributing to monthly and annual financial returns.

You will manage and develop a team, provide leadership across financial governance activities, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role also involves supporting audit processes, maintaining financial policies and procedures, contributing to system improvements and leading on key projects, including VAT and regulatory initiatives.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will need:

• A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification or CIMA qualification
• At least 3 years' experience in a finance department, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong experience in financial reporting, governance and controls
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Strong leadership capability and experience managing teams
• You will also need a solid understanding of financial systems and Microsoft Office, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver service enhancements.

• A competitive salary of circa £47,810
• A part-time role (22.5 hours) offering work-life balance
• The opportunity to work within a leading public sector organisation
• Exposure to strategic financial governance and senior stakeholders
• A supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development