Accounts Assistant- Student Placement
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Job description
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Finance & Accounting Student to join us at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This role is a 12 month fixed term contract available from August 2025, for a Student who is looking for work based experience and is able to demonstrate good communication skills and initiative.
GMMH is looking to employ a student with knowledge in the field of Accounting and Finance, with core IT skills including Excel.
You must be currently in your second year of studying for an Accounting & Finance degree, with the ambition to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance after graduation.
Placements will be within the Finance directorate and may involve visits across our sites.
The selection process will consist of a formal interview and a work-based presentation. This will take place during March.
Main duties of the job
Based in the Management Accounts Team, the Student will gain first-hand experience of the different functions of a finance department and the overall management of a large complex organisation. The role will support the provision of financial services to the Trust budget holders and be involved with project work to enable the department to achieve its objectives.
The post holder will gain an insight into how the NHS is organised, funded and performance managed and will develop links with colleagues both within and outside of the organisation.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7107592
Job locations
Prestwich, Manchester
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This placement is a unique opportunity to develop communication skills with a wide range of NHS professionals. You will have the opportunity to work independently and need to be able to work to under pressure whilst taking pride in your work. You will be expected to always act in a professional manner. In return, we will support you to grow and develop in confidence at an organisation, which has a strong tradition of good financial and performance management.
If this sounds like the opportunity to boost your skills, work under pressure and support the sustainability of our NHS Team then we look forward to your application.
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
This placement is a unique opportunity to develop communication skills with a wide range of NHS professionals. You will have the opportunity to work independently and need to be able to work to under pressure whilst taking pride in your work. You will be expected to always act in a professional manner. In return, we will support you to grow and develop in confidence at an organisation, which has a strong tradition of good financial and performance management.
If this sounds like the opportunity to boost your skills, work under pressure and support the sustainability of our NHS Team then we look forward to your application.
Staff Benefits
Student Essential
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Prestwich, Manchester
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
An exciting opportunity for a Finance & Accounting Student to join us at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This role is a 12 month fixed term contract available from August 2025, for a Student who is looking for work based experience and is able to demonstrate good communication skills and initiative.
GMMH is looking to employ a student with knowledge in the field of Accounting and Finance, with core IT skills including Excel.
You must be currently in your second year of studying for an Accounting & Finance degree, with the ambition to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance after graduation.
Placements will be within the Finance directorate and may involve visits across our sites.
The selection process will consist of a formal interview and a work-based presentation. This will take place during March.
Main duties of the job
Based in the Management Accounts Team, the Student will gain first-hand experience of the different functions of a finance department and the overall management of a large complex organisation. The role will support the provision of financial services to the Trust budget holders and be involved with project work to enable the department to achieve its objectives.
The post holder will gain an insight into how the NHS is organised, funded and performance managed and will develop links with colleagues both within and outside of the organisation.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7107592
Job locations
Prestwich, Manchester
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This placement is a unique opportunity to develop communication skills with a wide range of NHS professionals. You will have the opportunity to work independently and need to be able to work to under pressure whilst taking pride in your work. You will be expected to always act in a professional manner. In return, we will support you to grow and develop in confidence at an organisation, which has a strong tradition of good financial and performance management.
If this sounds like the opportunity to boost your skills, work under pressure and support the sustainability of our NHS Team then we look forward to your application.
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
This placement is a unique opportunity to develop communication skills with a wide range of NHS professionals. You will have the opportunity to work independently and need to be able to work to under pressure whilst taking pride in your work. You will be expected to always act in a professional manner. In return, we will support you to grow and develop in confidence at an organisation, which has a strong tradition of good financial and performance management.
If this sounds like the opportunity to boost your skills, work under pressure and support the sustainability of our NHS Team then we look forward to your application.
Staff Benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Student Essential
- Finance & Accounting University Student
- 2nd year Student
- Excel Functions
- NHS Experience
- Finance & Accounting University Student
- 2nd year Student
- Excel Functions
- NHS Experience
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Prestwich, Manchester
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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