Charities Finance Officer

NHS Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Charities Finance Officer based at Trafford General Hospital. The role supports the Charity Finance Team with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and advisory work for charitable funds.

The post requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex financial queries. You will produce regular financial reports, assist with VAT compliance, and work collaboratively with fund holders and

Qualifications

• Experience with NHS and Trust financial regimes is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems and reporting processes.
• Understanding of accounting standards and VAT considerations.
• Familiarity with Charity SORP / FRS 102 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of information related to the Trust’s charitable funds and advise fund holders.
• Produce monthly income and expenditure reports and adjust ledgers for variances.
• Handle complex financial queries from budget and fund holders and provide guidance.
• Complete legacy administration and liaise with executors and legacy fundraisers.
• Support the Charity Accountant with annual accounts information and VAT compliance.

Education

AAT, NVQ4 or equivalent experience to degree level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Integra Ledger system

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Charites Finance Officer to join our busy Charity Finance Team.

We’re excited to be recruiting for a passionate and driven Charites Finance Officer to be an integral part of a high-quality Financial Services Function.

We are looking for an individual who is an experienced, highly organised and motivated individual, who likes to work on their own but can work well as part of a team with a ‘positive can-do attitude and a passion for giving back. You’ll be responsible for providing financial support to the Charity Finance Team, managing your own workload and providing complex charitable information as required.

Main duties of the job

Based at Trafford General Hospital, the postholder will co-ordinate the production of information relating to the Trust’s charitable funds and provide advice to the appropriate fund holders.

Produce monthly income and expenditure reports, highlighting, investigating and reportingon budget variances/errors and making the necessary adjustments through accurate input to the financial ledger.

Dealing with complex financial queries from budget and fund holders and provide advice as required.

Complete legacy administration and liaising with executors of Wills and legacy fundraisers as required.

Support the Charities Accountant in providing relevant information for the Charity’s Annual Financial Accounts and ensure VAT is dealt with in accordance with guidelines.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• AAT, NVQ4 or equivalent experience to degree level

Knowledge

• Understanding of the NHS and the Trust Financial Regime
• Knowledge of Financial Systems
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and other guidance and legislation
• Knowledge of the Charity SORP / FRS 102

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working with a computerised accounting package
• Commitment to own personal development and that of the Team
• Knowledge and experience of all applications found in “Microsoft Office
• Experience of working within an NHS finance function
• Working knowledge of Integra Ledger system

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries and discrepancies.
• Ability to implement policies for own work area and propose changes for own work area.
• Positive, 'can do' attitude.

Attributes

• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Ability to discuss complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to be a team member that works cooperatively in a way which secures a high level of commitment, trust and energy
• Demonstrate good customer service skills and the ability to deal objectively with complaints

Others

• Ability to plan and organise time in order to deliver quality output to agreed timescales and resources.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work at different locations as required.