Job summary We have exciting opportunities for undergraduate students looking to gain hands-on experience and develop their careers within an NHS Finance function. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking motivated students with a strong foundation in accounting and finance, along with essential IT skills, particularly in Excel, for a 12-month placement starting in August 2025. To be eligible, you must be in your second year of undergraduate study and have a passion for pursuing a career in accounting and finance after graduation. We are looking for individuals who align with our values We are compassionate, We are curious, We are collaborative, We are open and honest and We are inclusive. In return, you will gain invaluable experience, build your confidence, and develop the skills needed for a successful career in Finance. Placements will be within the Finance Directorate, with opportunities to work across our hospitals, including Oxford Road Campus, North Manchester, and Wythenshawe, as well as at the Finance and Procurement Business Unit at Trafford General Hospital. The selection process includes a virtual assessment centre and a work-based exercise. If successful, you will be invited to a formal interview, which will involve a presentation. These are expected to take place in March/April 2025. Please note: Due to high demand, we may close applications early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Main duties of the job PLEASE NOTE - This is not a comprehensive list and tasks will vary dependent on the specific role assigned to the successful candidate. 1. Providing support to senior team members in providing timely and accurate finance reports to service users and budget holders. 2. Assisting in the completion of budget, balance sheet and transactional reconciliations. 3. Acting as the initial contact point within the team for queries from service providers and budget holders, as well external stakeholders. 4. Undertaking project work and ad-hoc tasks relating to the post-holders specific area of work. 5. Assisting in the completion of responses relating to FOI (Freedom of Information) queries. 6. Producing accurate and auditable records for all work that is undertaken. 7. Maintaining and updating procedure notes relevant to their areas of work. 8. Contributing to the production of statements for the final accounts. 9. Responsible for collating and filing source financial and non-financial documents (supplier invoices, financial statements, correspondence) in accordance with departmental procedures 10. Assisting in the production of periodic reports to senior finance staff, directorate managers and budget holders. 11. Supporting the co-ordination of all supporting systems, e.g. ESR, General Ledger. 12. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as determined by their line manager within the overall parameters of the post. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 04 April 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 349-COR-7005208 Job locations Trustwide Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 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, email our team atresourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 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, email our team atresourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 9-4 or equivalent) including Maths and English Undergraduate student passing the second year of studies by the agreed start date Knowledge Essential Able to act on own initiative and work co-operatively as part of a team. Experience of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Customer service skills and experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 9-4 or equivalent) including Maths and English Undergraduate student passing the second year of studies by the agreed start date Knowledge Essential Able to act on own initiative and work co-operatively as part of a team. Experience of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Customer service skills and experience. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)