NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
A permanent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant (Band 7) within East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), a partnership between NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and East Dunbartonshire Council that delivers community-based health and social care services. Reporting to the Principal Finance Manager, the postholder will be part of a finance team providing a comprehensive financial management service to Specialist Children’s Services (SCS) and the wider HSCP.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Permanent, Full-time
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Shift Pattern - Monday Friday 9 am - 5 pm (Flexible)
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Base location - Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre
Key responsibilities:
- Provide an effective, responsive, and comprehensive financial management service to the HSCP.
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Fulfil the statutory financial obligations of the partnership.
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Deliver monthly and annual financial reporting.
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Support and contribute to transformation and service redesign projects across health and social care.
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Assist in the development of services funded through Scottish Government investment to improve service delivery within Specialist Children’s Services.
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Produce high-quality, accurate, and robust financial information to strict deadlines.
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Maintain and develop financial systems that ensure the ongoing financial integrity of East Dunbartonshire HSCP.
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Provide financial support for:
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Specialist Children’s Services budget of approximately £55.8 million.
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Wider HSCP budget of approximately £173 million.
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Line manage the Management Accountants within the finance team.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate equivalent work experience, knowledge, and expertise.
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Strong financial management and reporting expertise.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Advanced IT skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively across a range of professional disciplines and stakeholder groups.
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Experience of managing staff and providing leadership within a finance team.
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Ability to deliver accurate financial information and meet demanding deadlines.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Fiona Shields, Principal Finance Manager - [email protected] - 07826554141
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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