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Band 3
Full-time

Assistant Management Accountant

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustIpswich/Colchester Hospital, Ipswich/Colchester, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 17/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
11/09/2026
Closes
17/09/2026

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Role summary

This role is for a motivated Band 3 Assistant Management Accountant to join the Specialist Corporate, Income & Costing Team. You will support management accounts, income, and costing processes, gaining broad experience in NHS finance. The position offers professional development within a supportive environment, contributing to patient care and organisational strategy. It's an opportunity to build a strong foundation in NHS finance and work with an innovative team.

Essential criteria

  • Educated to GCSE or A Level (incl GCSE Maths and English) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

  • Studying for a Full Professional Qualification
  • AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience
  • Use of computerised systems
  • Management accounts experience
  • Awareness of Current NHS Trust financial regime in relation to Financial Management
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • The Ability to analyse and interpret basic performance and financial information
  • IT skills, particularly with Excel
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Educated to GCSE or A Level (incl GCSE Maths and English) or equivalent
  • Studying for a Full Professional Qualification
  • AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience
  • Use of computerised systems
  • Management accounts experience
  • Awareness of Current NHS Trust financial regime in relation to Financial Management
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • The Ability to analyse and interpret basic performance and financial information
  • IT skills, particularly with Excel
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

Useful to know

Band 3 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.

This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Management Accountant

The closing date is 17 September 2026

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your NHS finance career? We are looking for a motivatedBand 3 Assistant Management Accountant to join ourSpecialist Corporate, Income & Costing Team . Our team is recognised for its expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence across all areas of NHS finance. This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden your experience and develop professionally within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. What you'll gain You will work across a diverse portfolio, supporting management accounts, income and costing processes. This exposure will deepen your understanding of Trust-wide finance and strengthen your prospects for future progression. You'll be encouraged to build your skills, take ownership of tasks, and contribute to meaningful work that directly supports patient care and organisational strategy. If you're enthusiastic, ambitious and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

About the team The Specialist Corporate, Income & Costing Team leads on several high-profile areas, including:

  • Trust income management
  • Trust costing and statutory returns
  • External grant-funded projects
  • Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship programme

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