Management Accounts Officer
The closing date is 23 March 2026
We're excited to be recruiting for a passionate and driven Management Accounts Officer to join the Financial Management function across the Local Care Organisation and Dental Hospital. We're looking for someone dependable to ensure that the budgets for which they are responsible are maintained to a high standard through strong communication with budget holders.
This is a truly valuable opportunity to take your career to the next level. With the support of a committed team, and the chance to really put your stamp on this role, you'll witness your vision and efforts having a direct impact on the lives of thousands of people. So, if you have the drive and creativity required to help take our Finance team forward, you'll certainly thrive in our team and within our organisation.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Management Accounts Officer / Deputy Financial Management Accountant in maintaining the Trust CSU budgets. Having a direct link to specific CSU budgets they will be responsible for ensuring that the CSU budgets for which they are responsible are maintained to a high standard through robust communication with budget holders.
About us
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.
Job 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.
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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.
Qualifications
* Professional Qualification to certificate level, NVQ Level 5 or equivalent qualification, or AAT Member
Knowledge
* Knowledge of financial management and budgetary management is essential.
* Working knowledge of Integra Financial Ledger System
Experience
* Management accounts experience, including production of income and expenditure budget statements.
* Detailed understanding of software packages used and an ability to identify and fix problems.
* Experience of working in a financial management role within an Acute Trust
Skills and Abilities
* Strong IT skills and a thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite with excellent skills in Excel.
* Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to interpret, compare and analyse complex financial information and problems.
* 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
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Corporate Services Business Unit Trafford General
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
349-LCO-7859076C-RL4
Job locations
Corporate Services Business Unit Trafford General
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