Finance and Contracting Assistant (Student Placement)
Finance and Contracting Assistant (Student Placement)
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Job Summary
We are currently looking for three Finance and Contracting Assistants (student placement) to take part in our 12-month fixed term placement scheme starting August 2025. This exciting opportunity will enable students to gain one year's practical experience within a financial environment.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for three Finance and Contracting Assistants (student placement) to take part in our 12-month fixed term placement scheme starting August 2025. This exciting opportunity will enable students to gain one year's practical experience within a financial environment.
The person specification attached will highlight the key criteria that we are looking for in candidates.
For an informal discussion please contact Michael Phargurey, Finance Business Partner or Laurence Patrick, Finance Business Partner email: or
Main duties of the job
The Role Will Support The Finance Directorate In Producing Accurate Information, Analysing Data And Report Writing, Along With Gaining Experience In All Areas Of Finance. It Will Require Excellent Time Management Skills With The Ability To Work To Tight Deadlines. The Successful Applicants Will Have:
GCSE Maths and English
Experience of computer systems
Studying towards a finance/business studies/accounting qualification at a university based in Salford or Manchester
Have just completed their second undergraduate year at university.
A work experience plan with learning outcomes will be agreed at the start of the placement and progress against this plan will be monitored on a regular basis. Throughout the placement the university will continue to provide support for both the student and the employer where required.
About Us
In February 2021 the Government announced a number of new measures as part of a proposed Health and Care Bill, including the creation of statutory Integrated Care Systems(ICSs).
In Greater Manchester we have been working as an ICS for the last five years - with strong working partnerships between health and social care and the voluntary sector. The creation of a statutory ICS has formalised the arrangementswe have in place and mark another positive step in our journey, which started with the health and care devolution deal in 2015. The statutory ICS includes a new ICS NHS Body and Health and Care Partnership Board.
From April 2022 (subject to national legislative approval) the commissioning duties of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), including their functions and roles, have transferred to be delivered as part of the new Greater Manchester ICS NHS Body. This will mean that functions and roles will be delivered differently in the future, with place based and Greater Manchester-level teams working alongside each other.
If you wish to read further details about the proposed changes details can be found at (Integrating Care- next steps to building strong and effective-integrated care systems).
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
896-FC-1048
Job locations
Unity House, Swinton or The Tootal Buildings, Manchester
Manchester
M1 6EU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
During the 12-month placement the students will gain practical experience working in a financial environment, supporting the team of finance and contracting to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to budget holders and contract managers in the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB). During the placement the students will work across the three areas of finance including Management Accounts, Contracting and Corporate.
A work experience plan with learning outcomes will be agreed and progress against this plan will be monitored on a regular basis.Throughout the placement the university will provide support for both the student and the employer when required.
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role please see the job specification and description attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
During the 12-month placement the students will gain practical experience working in a financial environment, supporting the team of finance and contracting to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to budget holders and contract managers in the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB). During the placement the students will work across the three areas of finance including Management Accounts, Contracting and Corporate.
A work experience plan with learning outcomes will be agreed and progress against this plan will be monitored on a regular basis.Throughout the placement the university will provide support for both the student and the employer when required.
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role please see the job specification and description attached.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
* GCSE Maths Achieved Grade A-C
* GCSE English Achieved Grade A-C
* Currently Studying for a degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Studies as a second year student at Salford or Manchester universities
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Communicates facts and ideas effectively to others in both written and spoken form - good communication skills
* Monitor and control the accurate completion of own activities
* Seeks to develop solutions to problems before referring to others - use initiative
* Experience of computer systems - spreadsheets, word, powerpoint, outlook
* Standard keyboard skills - speed, accuracy
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Systems/process driven
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills
* Numerate
* To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role
Desirable
* Communicates confidently and assertively to senior managers, partners and customers
* Manage the expectations of others and provide accurate estimates of the time it will take to complete tasks
* Make effective decisions in areas affecting own job and uses judgement when to refer decisions to higher authority
* Gather data, identifying problems and their causes
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
* Communicates facts and ideas effectively to others in both written and spoken form - good communication skills
* Monitor and control the accurate completion of own activities
* Seeks to develop solutions to problems before referring to others - use initiative
* Experience of computer systems - spreadsheets, word, powerpoint, outlook
* Standard keyboard skills - speed, accuracy
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Systems/process driven
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills
* Numerate
* To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role
Desirable
* Communicates confidently and assertively to senior managers, partners and customers
* Manage the expectations of others and provide accurate estimates of the time it will take to complete tasks
* Make effective decisions in areas affecting own job and uses judgement when to refer decisions to higher authority
* Gather data, identifying problems and their causes
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Address
Unity House, Swinton or The Tootal Buildings, Manchester
Manchester
M1 6EU
Employer's website
https://www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Address
Unity House, Swinton or The Tootal Buildings, Manchester
Manchester
M1 6EU
Employer's website
https://www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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