Assistant Service Accountant(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

As an Assistant Service Accountant, you will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts and providing financial support to operational managers across both clinical and non-clinical services at ward, departmental, and directorate level.

This is a key role in working with both finance colleagues and operational teams to ensure effective financial management that supports the delivery of high-quality patient services in the Manchester Care Group Division.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship unless you meet the criteria for temporary exemption under the immigration rule changes introduced on 22/07/2025. Candidates already on a Skilled Worker visa prior to 04/04/2024 with continuous sponsorship may be considered under separate provisions.

Main duties and responsibilities

As Assistant Service Accountant, you will:

Provide timely financial information and analysis to operational managers each month.

Review and monitor actual income and expenditure within the Trust’s ledger system.

Prepare and input journals, accruals, and budget virements to ensure accurate management accounts.

Hold independent meetings with budget holders and service managers.

Support directorate teams to ensure timely reporting and recovery of income.

Maintain the integrity of financial and staffing budgets.

Deputies for the Service Accountant and Finance Business Partner where required.

Support projects, training, and financial procedures as necessary.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff delivering services from more than 122 locations.

We provide mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Safford, Trafford and Wigan, along with specialist services in the North West and beyond.

Living and working in Greater Manchester offers:

Access to stunning countryside and vibrant city life.

Excellent cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities.

A friendly, welcoming community known for its warmth and diversity.

At GMMH, staff are encouraged to learn, develop, and bring forward new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Staff benefits

Pay enhancements: +30% evenings (from 8pm) & Saturdays, +60% Sundays & Bank Holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years).

Excellent NHS Pension Scheme.

Cycle-to-work scheme and salary sacrifice car scheme.

Wellbeing and staff support programmes.

Blue Light Card discounts.

Person specification

Qualifications (essential):

Application form completed clearly and accurately.

GCSE Maths and English at grade C (or equivalent).

AAT qualification or equivalent/trainee accountant.

Experience (essential):

Previous experience in a finance role.

Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Experience using a financial computer system.

Skills (essential):

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Flexible team player.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional information

All posts are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For details, visit NHS Employers

Roles requiring a DBS check will require subscription to the DBS Update Service (£16 per year).

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of mental health, learning disability or drug/alcohol services.

GMMH is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups (BAME, Disabled, LGBT+).

Important notes

Candidates may use AI tools to assist with applications, but responses must reflect your own real experience. Supporting statements will be assessed in full, and interview questions may explore your specific examples.

The Trust is a licensed Skilled Worker visa sponsor, but not all roles are eligible. Offers may be withdrawn if sponsorship requirements cannot be met.

We welcome relevant experience from outside the NHS and will consider this when calculating starting salary.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.