Trainee Management Accountant
At Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), we're passionate about delivering outstanding health and social care services that improve lives. As a charitable organisation, every member of our team plays an important role in helping us provide innovative, compassionate care to people with complex needs.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance while gaining valuable hands-on experience across management accounting, financial reporting, payroll and ledger management.
Whether you're studying towards AAT, have recently graduated in Accounting and Finance, or already have experience working within a finance function, we'd love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll support the production of accurate and timely financial information across the organisation. You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals, gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills.
This role offers an excellent foundation for someone who is keen to build a long-term career in management accounting.
What you'll be doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts for both corporate and operational sites.
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assisting with monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
- Supporting the year-end statutory accounts process.
- Processing debtor receipts and allocating payments.
- Reconciling card payments and bank receipts.
- Processing supplier invoices and completing supplier statement reconciliations.
- Posting cashbook payments.
- Supporting payroll administration, including processing monthly timesheets and setting up new starters.
- Assisting with monthly KPI and statistical reporting.
- Helping maintain accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
We're looking for someone who is organised, eager to learn and enjoys working with numbers. You'll be someone who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage multiple priorities in a busy finance environment.
You'll have:
Essential
- Experience working within a finance or accounts function.
- Knowledge of finance processes and financial controls.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial reporting principles.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
- A proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A strong understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Currently studying towards an AAT qualification.
- An Accounting and Finance degree (or equivalent).
- Experience assisting with management accounts.
Why join Healthcare Management Trust?
At HMT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where you can develop your career while making a meaningful contribution to our charitable mission.
Our vision is to be the most innovative and highest-quality provider of niche health and social care services.
We live our values every day:
- Caring
- Enterprising
- Resourceful
- Authentic
- Accountable
If you're looking for a finance role where your work has real purpose and you'll be supported to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Our commitment
Healthcare Management Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and patients. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Successful applicants will be required to comply with our safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance policies.
Apply today and start building your finance career with an organisation that makes a genuine difference every day.
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