Senior Assistant Management Accountant

Overview

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Senior Assistant Management Accountant to join our busy and supportive Financial Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in NHS finance while contributing directly to the delivery of high quality healthcare services across the region.

About

The Role
A s an integral member of the Financial Management team, you will provide proactive, high quality financial management support to a range of services and budget holders across NHS Dumfries & Galloway. Working closely with Divisional Finance Managers, Management Accountants, and operational managers, you will help ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective decision making.

You will be responsible for preparing monthly budget statements, analysing variances, processing journals, supporting the annual budget setting process, and assisting with statutory financial returns. You will also contribute to costing exercises, service redesign work, and the preparation of year end accounts.

This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non finance colleagues. You will often work independently, managing your own workload and meeting strict deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for budget managers
• Analyse variances and investigate financial queries
• Process journals, accruals, and budget adjustments
• Support annual budget setting and expenditure planning
• Assist with statutory returns and cost book analysis
• Provide costing information for business cases and service developments
• Maintain financial coding structures and reporting hierarchies
• Attend budget meetings and provide financial advice to managers
• Support senior finance staff with project work and service redesign
• Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and internal controls

What We’re Looking For

• HND, AAT Technician level, or equivalent experience
• Previous relevant accounting experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience using financial systems (e.g., CEDAR e Financials, Business Objects)
• Understanding of NHS finance structures and reporting hierarchies

Candidates who do not meet the essential criteria may be appointed into a training post under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly, collaborative finance team that plays a vital role in supporting healthcare delivery across Dumfries & Galloway. You will gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes and be supported to grow your knowledge and confidence in management accounting.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ross McGarva, Divisional Finance Manager - email ross.mcgarvat

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As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages.

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