Management Accountant B6 – ANNEX 21

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time - 36 hours per week

One post is B6 and one post is Annex 21

Shift pattern - Monday - Friday (flexi & hybrid working currently in place)

Base location - Dykebar Hospital

Directorate: Diagnostics Directorate - B6, North Directorate - Annex 21

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? Offering a range of health services to over 1.1m people in Glasgow and Clyde, we aim to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us to shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and apply to join our Finance team today. With an annual revenue budget for the Board of over £3 billion, there is a need for high-quality finance staff to support the business.

Join Us

You’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.

• See how a complex health organisation works.
• Solve problems.
• Add value to key health services.
• Build a range of transferable skills.
• Advise service managers and clinical staff.
• Take on a range of responsibilities.
• Drive forward change and make an impact.
  
  

Be Different

Our success begins with you; with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organisation with a track record for innovation and strong teaching and research links. We have 34,000 staff providing and supporting first-class acute, specialist and community services both locally and to patients throughout Scotland. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer, healthier lives. At a challenging time for the public services, the finance team will be at the heart of reshaping how we provide healthcare across the region and for the country.

Diagnostics Directorate

The Diagnostics Directorate has a combined annual revenue budget of over £265 million and over 3,000 staff.

The Directorate covers a range of services including Imaging, Laboratory Departments, Medical Illustration and Clinical Physics. These services are based at a range of the major hospital sites in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Our Commitment

Based on the outskirts of Paisley with easy access to the motorway network, you’ll be part of an inclusive and innovative finance team. Work in an ever-changing and successful healthcare organisation which offers fantastic learning opportunities. Build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career. Have access to Scotland’s public finance network and the mentoring, training and shadowing prospects that it offers.

Do you fit the requirements?

• We are looking for someone who is committed to working in a demanding but enjoyable role in the NHS with a varied portfolio of services that are managed within the Directorate.
• Capable of working with finance, clinical & non-clinical staff at all levels, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to use their own initiative with excellent communication, organisational, IT and finance/ business skills.
• Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the provision of a professional financial management service to directorate stakeholders.
• The Management Accountant will assist the Senior Management Accountant to lead, coordinate and develop a full Management Accounting and reporting service for the Diagnostics Directorate and to manage, maintain and develop an efficient and effective system of budgetary control and decision-making for budget managers within the Diagnostics Directorate.
• You will be competent in the management of financial information, financial reporting, budgetary control processes and governance arrangements. Ideally, degree/HND qualified in accountancy (or with equivalent work experience), you will have excellent IT skills, good communication skills and the ability to use initiative and deliver to strict timelines while dealing diplomatically with staff at all levels.
  
  

Candidates are encouraged to utilise the assessment section of the application to explain why they would be valuable in the position. Good applications are often specific and link experience to the job description.

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:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• 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

Andrew Dobell, Senior Management Accountant - andrew.dobell@nhs.scot (North - Annex 21)

Gillian Mccombe, Interim Senior Management Accountant - gillian.mccombe@nhs.scot (Diagnostics Band 6 post)

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
  
  

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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