Job overview
At Pennine Care you’ll do more than join something – you’ll be valued for who you are; you’ll be making a difference and be part of something good and important. Our colleagues are the beating heart and pride of our organisation. Everyone contributes towards our vision of a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
That’s why first and foremost we are looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to playing a part in providing better care to our patients. We firmly believe we can support anyone to be exceptional in their job provided they have the passion and willingness to succeed.
In return we guarantee a flexible working environment: for over 3 years our staff have successfully worked in an agile way, be it full time office based, hybrid working, flexible hours or remote working ; all of our staff are treated as individuals and we work to ensure a positive work -life balance, we will provide access to wide range of opportunities to support your personal and professional development including volunteering, shadowing as well as formal role specific training.
This post is newly created as part of the Finance restructure and will form part of the Ledger Implementation Team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will
• Provide excellent support and service and create and maintain effective working relationships inside and outside of Finance
• Plan and organise own work schedule with support from Deputy Finance Business Partner and wider Financial Management team to meet weekly and monthly deadlines, supporting maintaining and improving team performance against KPIs.
• Manage journals, virements, and accruals appropriately and support the budget setting and budget management processes.
• Have confidence and accuracy working both on the finance system and in excel.
• Analyse budget variances, monitor trends and ensure issues are escalated as appropriate.
• Assist in the completion of detailed monthly financial reports on the financial position, vacancy factor and efficiency delivery of the Trust.
• Play a key role in completion of accurate forecasts
• Produce both regular and ad hoc reporting as required, ensuring these are accurate, timely and formatted well.
• To support regular Finance meetings with budget holders.
• Assist in costing new developments and service changes.
• Assist with training of budget holders and staff.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop, as well as professional curiosity and a "can-do" mindset.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* AAT intermediate level or equivalent
* Recent Management Accounts experience working with nonfinance budget holders.
* Experience of using a financial ledger system.
Desirable criteria
* Recent experience of working with an NHS Finance Function
* Experience of providing input into a major service review / redesign
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent investigation, analytical and problem solving techniques in Experience of Oracle, PBCS, ESR Willing to develop career and undertake further training Application form / Interview AFC 11/7/25 JME-180-25 Assistant Management Accountant Band 4 order to resolve technical query/issues.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work in a chnaging environment
Desirable criteria
* Willing to develop career and undertake further training
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications i.e. excel/ word.
Desirable criteria
* Detailed knowledge of Microsoft excel
📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.