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We are seeking an AAT qualified accounting technician looking to become fully qualified accountants under the government's apprenticeship system to fi... Role: Assistant Management Accountant, Category: Accountancy
Assistant Management Accountant: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
We are seeking an AAT qualified accounting technician looking to become fully qualified accountants under the government’s apprenticeship system to fill a permanent band 5 assistant management accountant position.
The course will be fully funded under the apprenticeship system and 20% of the full time hours will be used for training either in college or training at work.
These positions will give the successful applicants the chance to grow their professional skills and judgement at a high level and will need to deliver results quickly and effectively within the financial management team for a number of high profile areas of the trust, whilst studying for an internationally recognised qualification.
If you wish to discuss these roles further please contact Andrew Taggart in Finance.
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
- Support budget holders on achieving best value for money from resources
- Support the Management Accountants with the annual budget setting process
- To investigate budgetary variances and providing responses to budget holders
- To provide leadership to management account assistants and task manage their workload
- To prepare journals for entry into the financial system
- To maintain the Trust chart of accounts and ESR work structures
- To assist the publishing of the Finance Report
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive (Company Name - Subscribers only) salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
31 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (indicative)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7899934
Job locations
Trust HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 7 GCSEs grade C and above including Maths and English or equivalent
- Full AAT Qualification
Desirable
- Intention to or actively studying or towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a financial environment
- Experience of working using MS Excel to a high standard
- Experience of working within a team and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Desirable
- National Health Service experience
- Use of ledger software such as Oracle or equivalent.
- Specific advanced training on Microsoft Excel
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 7 GCSEs grade C and above including Maths and English or equivalent
- Full AAT Qualification
Desirable
- Intention to or actively studying or towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a financial environment
- Experience of working using MS Excel to a high standard
- Experience of working within a team and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Desirable
- National Health Service experience
- Use of ledger software such as Oracle or equivalent.
- Specific advanced training on Microsoft Excel