Accounts Assistant - Student Placement

Job overview

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 2026, 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts