Financial Systems Accountant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	02 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£55,690 - £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 January 2026
Location:	Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7636069/349-COR-7636069-RL4

Summary

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 other Greater Manchester Trusts.
• To assist with the management of the Trusts' financial systems ensuring that these are robust, data integrity is maintained and ensuring that stakeholders receive relevant, accurate and timely financial and business advice and providing expertise in ensuring that financial systems are fit for future
• Provide management for the Financial Systems Team, managing workloads and providing guidance and support with tasks. Actively identify development opportunities and contribute to adding value to a high quality Finance Systems service
• Contribute to the vigorous testing and implementation of future financial systems upgrades or improvements with responsibility for identifying and reporting any issues that arise throughout the projects
• Support the first-line Finance Systems support for all non-procurement finance system users. This will require good knowledge of finance systems to establish the problem, impact and solution whilst providing support and guidance to the end user
• Advise on complex systems issues and develop solutions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems and processes including being a key point of contact with Trusts' service managers
• Manage the maintenance of all financial systems by scheduling and reviewing closedowns, implementing updates and liaising with system suppliers to ensure that the service is available as agreed under the terms of the contract
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
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 supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
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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This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025

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