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North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

CSS Accountant

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

The CSS Accountant will provide high-quality financial information, analysis and advice to managers and clinicians within Clinical Support Services, supporting effective financial management and informed decision-making. Working closely with the Senior Business Accountant (CSS & Corporate), you will co-ordinate budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting, and support service planning and the effective use of resources. You will also supervise and support the development of the Assistant Business Accountant (CSS).

The post is fixed-term until December 2027.

Main duties of the job

You will co-ordinate the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, analyse budget variances and prepare year-end forecasts for Clinical Support Services. You will work closely with budget holders, managers and clinicians to explain financial performance, highlight risks and support actions to manage budgets effectively.

You will co-ordinate the annual budget setting process, attend divisional and budget holder meetings, and provide financial advice on service developments and capital and revenue business cases. You will support the identification and delivery of cost improvement plans, undertake costing and benchmarking analysis, and provide financial training to strengthen budget holders' understanding of their financial responsibilities.

You will supervise the Assistant Business Accountant (CSS), prioritising workloads and supporting appraisal and development. Working with finance colleagues, you will maintain and improve financial reporting systems and processes, ensure consistency and compliance with financial procedures, and contribute to an effective financial management service.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

per annuam

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

370-ADM7FIN-2525

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

*The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB or CIMA Part Qualified Accountant
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
• Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
• Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
• Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver

Experience

Essential

• Senior level experience in financial management
• Management experience
• Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
• Experience of staff management

Desirable

• Experience of NHS Finance
• Experience of producing training plans

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB or CIMA Part Qualified Accountant
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
• Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
• Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
• Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver

Experience

Essential

• Senior level experience in financial management
• Management experience
• Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
• Experience of staff management

Desirable

• Experience of NHS Finance
• Experience of producing training plans

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Business Accountant

Ben Stevens, Senior Business Accountant

[email protected]

01925665320

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

per annuam

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

370-ADM7FIN-2525

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

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