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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
349-COR-7636069-RL4
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trafford General Hospital
Town
Davyhulme, Manchester
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2025 23:59

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Financial Systems Accountant

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the Finance Systems team. Having implemented a new Finance System, Integra Centros, at both Bolton NHS FT and MFT, we are continuing to expand our Finance Systems support other Greater Manchester Trusts. 

Main duties of the job

  • To assist with the management of the Trusts' financial systems ensuring that these are robust, data integrity is maintained and ensuring that stakeholders receive relevant, accurate and timely financial and business advice and providing expertise in ensuring that financial systems are fit for future
  • Provide management for the Financial Systems Team, managing workloads and providing guidance and support with tasks. Actively identify development opportunities and contribute to adding value to a high quality Finance Systems service
  • Contribute to the vigorous testing and implementation of future financial systems upgrades or improvements with responsibility for identifying and reporting any issues that arise throughout the projects
  • Support the first-line Finance Systems support for all non-procurement finance system users. This will require good knowledge of finance systems to establish the problem, impact and solution whilst providing support and guidance to the end user
  • Advise on complex systems issues and develop solutions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems and processes including being a key point of contact with Trusts' service managers
  • Manage the maintenance of all financial systems by scheduling and reviewing closedowns, implementing updates and liaising with system suppliers to ensure that the service is available as agreed under the terms of the contract

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. 
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 

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.

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.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Professional qualification in accountancy(CCAB, CIMA) and/or Information Systems with current membership registration or equivalent job related experience
  • Demonstrable post qualification development and achievement of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Qualifications in specialist IM&T/finance areas relevant to the designated area of deployment

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in the designated financial systems area.
  • Thorough understanding of current NHS accounting principles and procedures including audit requirements
  • Excellent understanding of finance and reporting software packages
Desirable criteria
  • Significant experience in relevant IM&T/ finance areas for example project management, systems development, information management, business analysis.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Simon Colebrook
Job title
Associate Director of Finance - Systems
Email address
[email protected]
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