Financial Systems Accountant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Financial Systems Accountant The closing date is 16 December 2025 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 to other Greater Manchester Trusts. Main duties of the job Assist with the management of the Trusts' financial systems ensuring robustness, data integrity, and providing stakeholders with relevant, accurate, and timely financial and business advice, contributing to systems that are fit for future. Provide management for the Financial Systems Team, managing workloads, and offering guidance and support with tasks. Identify development opportunities and add value to a high‑quality Finance Systems service. Contribute to testing and implementation of future financial systems upgrades or improvements, identifying and reporting any issues that arise throughout the projects. Support first‑line Finance Systems support for all non‑procurement finance system users, establishing problems, impact and solutions, and guiding end users. Advise on complex systems issues, develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems and processes, serving as a key contact with Trusts’ service managers. Manage maintenance of all financial systems by scheduling and reviewing closedowns, implementing updates, and liaising with system suppliers to ensure service availability under contract terms. About us Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We deliver care to over 1 million patients and users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our workforce of over 30 000 plays a central role in our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions, working collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams to drive improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency. 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 your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success. Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The “Candidate Essentials Guide” provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others, including critical information you need before submitting an application. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application We are 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—be written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Person Specification Qualification 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. Qualifications in specialist IM&T/finance areas relevant to the designated area of deployment. Knowledge 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. Significant experience in relevant IM&T/finance areas such as project management, systems development, information management, or business analysis. (For more information, see the attached Person Specification.) £55,690 to £62,682 a year (pro rata) #J-18808-Ljbffr