Band 7 Accountant in Financial Management. Move Collective

ACCA, CIMA, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, NHSCT, HEALTHANDSOCIALCARETRUST, PUBLIC SECTOR Your New Company The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is recruiting for a Band 7 Support Accountant (Financial Management). This is an amazing opportunity to build experience and knowledge within the public sector.

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective health and social care (HSC) services to the population of the Northern Trust area in Northern Ireland.

The Support Accountant will assist the Divisional Accountant in providing a range of business support services to individual operational Directors, senior operational managers, clinicians and budget managers in order to achieve effective financial management and support the drive for continuous improvement in service delivery in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust.

Support the Divisional Accountant in maintaining financial control and contribute to monthly Trust Board and Directorate financial reports.

Assist with annual budget setting, monitoring income and expenditure, and improving financial reporting systems.

Support engagement with commissioners and central finance teams to ensure accurate reflection of service agreements and funding.

Provide analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial data, including performance indicators (activity, workforce).

Support planning processes, identify financial risks, contribute to forecasts, and help develop mitigation strategies.

Assist in developing and delivering savings plans and identifying threats to financial stability.

Provide budget holders with meaningful financial information, support performance reviews, ensure corrective actions, and liaise with audit for compliance.

• Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB, or CIMA.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant finance experience at supervisory level.

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum (pro-rata for part‑time).

Hours:

37½ hours with flexitime available. Holidays: 37 days annual leave including bank holidays. Hybrid working: 3 days office‑based, 2 days working from home. Supportive training and development opportunities. The chance to join a respected organisation offering long‑term career potential.