Senior Management Accounts Assistant

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Senior Management Accounts Assistant to support the R&I finance team. The role focuses on monthly reporting, budgeting, and providing timely financial information to enable effective decision making.

You will contribute to project costings, financial returns, and training of budget holders and staff, within a collaborative, patient-centered environment at Manchester's Oxford Road Campus.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician Level or equivalent.
• Professional qualification to certificate level.
• Knowledge of NHS finance and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in comprehensive monthly reporting of the R&I financial position.
• Assist in setting R&I revenue budgets.
• Provide financial support to R&I projects.
• Assist in training budget holders in budgetary management and control.
• Assist in training and development of the R&I Finance Team.

Skills

IT literacy

Financial analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline orientation

Independent worker

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician Level

Professional certificate level qualification

Tools

Centros Financial Ledger System

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The Senior Management Accounts Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Management Accounts Officer in providing financial management information and advice to Research & Innovation Managers/teams, thereby assisting them to achieve their financial objectives. The post-holder will assist the Senior Management Accounts Officer in relation to R&I project costings and the completion of project financial returns, the provision of accurate and timely delivery of a suite of financial information that enables R&I, and the Trust, to provide an efficient and effective service within the resourcesavailable.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the comprehensive and timely monthly reporting of the R&I financial position.

Assist in the setting of the R&I revenuebudgets.

Assist in the provision of financial support to R&I projects.

Assist in the training of budget holders in budgetary management and control.

Assist in the training and development of individuals within the R&I Finance Team.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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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. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

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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, or 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

Education/ Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician Level.
• Professional qualification to certificate level.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of financial management and budgetary management.
• Knowledge of NHS finance.
• Knowledge of Centros Financial Ledger System

Experience

• Management accounts including production of income and expenditure budget statements.
• Understanding of software packages.
• Experience of working in a management accounts role.

Skills and Abilities

• Good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret, compare and analyse financial information and problems.
• Able to work independently
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of current issues in the NHS and the effect these have on the organisation.
• Identify and take responsibility for own development.
• Awareness of the need to put "the customer" first.

Other

• Proven ability to work well as part of a team.