Service Accountant
- NHS
- Full Time
- Manchester
- 32073.00 - 39043.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic Service Accountant to join the Management Accounts Team.
The successful candidate will support the Management Accountant in delivering high-quality financial management support to services, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and the production of accurate and timely financial information to inform decision-making.
You will work closely with budget holders and operational teams, providing clear financial advice and helping to ensure effective financial control across the service.
The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. You will also contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a career in NHS finance, with support for professional development and study where appropriate.
Given the high volume of applications, please note that the advertisement may close early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
To provide management accountancy support to designated service areas, ensuring the provision of accurate, timely and relevant financial information and advice.
To support the production of monthly financial reports, forecasts and budget statements, ensuring an up-to-date and accurate financial position is maintained for areas of responsibility.
To analyse and interpret financial information, including investigation of variances, and support budget holders to understand and manage their financial performance.
To assist the Management Accountant and Finance Business Partner in delivering high-quality financial reporting for internal and external requirements, in line with Trust policies and reporting timetables.
To build effective working relationships with budget holders and operational teams, providing clear and accessible financial advice.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff across more than 100 locations. Each year, we support over 97,000 service users across our services.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, alongside a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond.
Greater Manchester is a diverse and vibrant place to live and work, offering a unique combination of city life, culture and access to surrounding countryside.
At GMMH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to supporting staff to develop their skills and careers, encouraging new ideas and continuous improvement to enhance the care we provide to our service users.
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
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
Application Form
Essential
- Qualification
- Experience
Desirable
- CCAB Qualification
- Supervision/Delegation experience
Essential
Essential
- Good organisation skills
- Effective communicator
- Team worker with flexible approach
Desirable
- Additional skills/ NHS experience
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 NHS Foundation Trust
Address
GMMH
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
