Accounts Assistant- Student Placement

An exciting opportunity for a Finance & Accounting Student to join us at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This role is a 12 month fixed term contract available from August 2023, for a Student who is looking for work based experience and is able to demonstrate good communication skills and initiative.

GMMH is looking to employ a student with knowledge in the field of Accounting and Finance, with core IT skills including Excel.

You must be currently in your second year of studying for an Accounting & Finance degree, with the ambition to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance after graduation.

Placements will be within the Finance directorate and may involve visits across our sites.

The selection process will consist of a formal interview and a work-based presentation. This will take place during March.

Based in the Management Accounts Team, the Student will gain first-hand experience of the different functions of a finance department and the overall management of a large complex organisation. The role will support the provision of financial services to the Trust budget holders and be involved with project work to enable the department to achieve its objectives.

The post holder will gain an insight into how the NHS is organised, funded and performance managed and will develop links with colleagues both within and outside of the organisation.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

This placement is a unique opportunity to develop communication skills with a wide range of NHS professionals. You will have the opportunity to work independently and need to be able to work to under pressure whilst taking pride in your work. You will be expected to always act in a professional manner. In return, we will support you to grow and develop in confidence at an organisation, which has a strong tradition of good financial and performance management.

If this sounds like the opportunity to boost your skills, work under pressure and support the sustainability of our NHS Team then we look forward to your application.