Assistant Management Accountant (CoS Available) at UCLH

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 24 July 2025

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Management Accountant. The CRF spans two sites:

• Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre at Queen Square (QS)

• NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility on the Bloomsbury campus (BC)

The successful applicant will be based across both sites, depending on operational needs.

Main Duties

The post holder will:

• Provide comprehensive financial management support to the CRF

• Offer costing and management accounting support for CRF and Principal Investigators

• Handle commercial/non-commercial studies, grant applications, and ad hoc financial requests

• Raise and follow up purchase orders through UCLH finance systems

• Assist in the purchase and maintenance of office equipment and supplies

Essential Skills and Experience

• Technically competent with great attention to detail

• Strong communication skills

• Proficient in Oracle and Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into clear financial reports

• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders including clinicians

• Currently studying towards a CCAB/CIMA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

About UCLH

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS Trusts in the UK, offering world-class acute and specialist services. It operates across eight key sites:

• University College Hospital

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

• Eastman Dental Hospital

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

UCLH is known for delivering high-quality patient care, top-tier education, and cutting-edge research. In recent NHS staff surveys, it ranked #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in England.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• First degree or studying towards CCAB/CIMA/ACCA

• Working knowledge of financial processes and practices

Experience

• Costing principles

• Management accounting, income/expenditure reporting

• Assisting in contracts and agreement negotiations

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communicator across clinical and non-clinical teams

• Able to prioritise, plan, and meet deadlines

• Strong spreadsheet and analytical skills

• Financial problem-solving and data interpretation

• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and project work

Personal Qualities

• Works independently

• Team collaboration desirable

Additional Information

DBS Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the responsibilities under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa (CoS) are welcome to apply. Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for any country lived in for 12 months+ in the past 10 years. Criminal records checks for overseas applicants

How to Apply

To apply and learn more, visit the official NHS job listing: [Click here to apply]