Operational Accountant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	17 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	£38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	01 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Plymouth, PL6 5DH
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	B9832-2026-AC-1929

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JOB PURPOSE To ensure accurate and reliable monthly finance position and summaries to the senior finance team, finance position for inclusion in executive reports, including understanding and reporting on investments / variances within services. This role will need to work with service managers to develop Cost Improvement Plans (CIP) as well as helping understand financial position and assisting in reducing overspent budgets. Assisting setting budgets for the new financial year will be imperative in the role, so full understanding of services is required DEPARTMENTAL POSITION pending organisational change Please refer to the attached Job Description for the organisational structure. SCOPE AND RANGE This role will be responsible for operational localities dependant on need as well as working with and supporting new business. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The below list gives the main tasks of the postholder however due to the ever-changing environment, post holder is expected to be flexible and pick up ad-hoc tasks where required. What is done - Monthly and annual accounts closedown To what / whom - Head of Finance With what outcome - Accurate forecast position to build into sustainability papers What is done - Meet budget holders review and plan budgets To what / whom - Budget Holders With what outcome - Review / explain and plan budgets in line with resource What is done - Help develop CIP plans To what / whom - Budget Holders With what outcome - Achieve Cost Improvement Plans to ensure sustainability of organisation. What is done - Business planning support To what / whom - Business Partner With what outcome - Business planning sign-off What is done - Budget Holder Training To what / whom - Budget Holders With what outcome - Adequately train staff to allow them to be able to understand / review budgets What is done - Budget and STAT maintenance on ledger To what / whom - Head of Finance / Budget Holders With what outcome - Allowing staff to review budgets and ensure staffing in line with resource. Efficient approval of Approval to Recruit forms and ensure accurate reporting What is done - Investigate / Report on significant variance To what / whom - Head of Finance / Business Partner With what outcome - Highlight any issues that may need escalating / resolving ensuring sustainability of the organisation What is done - Monitor new investments To what / whom - Head of Finance / Budget Holders With what outcome - Ensuring value for money and the deferral of money as required in line with policies What is done - Approve / Decline Approval to Recruit (ATR) forms To what / whom - Budget Holders With what outcome - Minimise disruption to services, ensuring affordable within budget The above is not a comprehensive list of tasks. Tasks may change overtime. The post holder will be expected to adjust to meet the needs of the business. Below are some points for you to consider when compiling the responsibilities and duties. Responsibility for People Management No direct reports but expected to help develop the finance support team. Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Responsible for looking after IT equipment and returning on leaving or as requested. Responsibility for administration Post holder is expected to be able to work on own initiative as well as a part of a team. Must be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met. Able to keep appropriate documents for backing / audit sign off. Must regularly meet budget holders. Responsibility for people who use our services Post holder expected to meet budget holders at least once per month to review budgets. Monthly closedown task must WTE must be up to date to ensure no delay to recruitment. Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Post holder must represent the operational localities in monthly closedown and budget setting work, ensure value for money. Other Responsibilities Post holder must ensure invoices are raised in a timely manner to maintain organisation cash position. Post holder must amend budgets for pass through costs / income as appropriate. Communications and Relationships Post holder will work with the below stakeholders. This list is not definitive and may be subject to change. - Other members of finance team - Directors and deputy directors - Commissioners - Budget holders / service managers - Other corporate staff - SBS. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Postholder should be able to work at home in line with the hybrid working policy. They must follow DSE guidance. Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport