Assistant Service Accountant

Greater Manchester Menthal Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Mental Health Service Provider in Manchester is seeking candidates with an AAT or equivalent qualification and experience in finance. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines, work well in a team, and interpret numerical data. The role offers benefits including pay enhancements and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Completed application form clearly and concisely.
• Experience working within a finance workplace.

Skills

Meeting deadlines

Teamwork

Understanding numerical data

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent

AAT or other Accountancy qualification/trainee

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Financial computer system

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Application form completed in a clear and concise manner.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent.
• AAT or other Accountancy qualification/trainee.

Experience

• Experience of working with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Use of a financial computer system.
• Experience within a Finance workplace.

Skills

• An appreciation of the importance of meeting deadlines.
• Team worker with flexible approach.
• Ability to understand and interpret numerical data.

Important Information about working for GMMH: All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services, either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications: A candidate may utilise the help of AI when writing job applications, but please note that AI-generated content may not fully grasp the context and requirements of the job.

Sponsorship: We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Note: This vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received.