Job Description

Are you a finance leader of the future?
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or develop your career in NHS Finance. This role is less about your experience to date and more about your potential to become a senior leader in NHS finance. It offers an excellent opportunity to learn and develop across different areas of finance in a busy NHS team.
You will be supported by both a training manager and individual placement managers as you move across Financial Management, Financial Accounts and Income, Costing and Planning, gaining valuable skills and experience as you move.
We will support your development throughout the programme. You will have a full study package for a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) along with time off to study.
We are seeking individuals with enthusiasm, curiosity, new ideas, and strong values that align with the Trust's, who put patients first and understand the importance of the Finance function in supporting patient care.
Main duties of the job
This is a rotational role where you will be able to work across all the main areas of the Finance function, including: * Management accounting placement (approximately 12 months). Thiswill cover assisting the management accounting team in variance analysis and month end procedures including journals and accruals. Involvement in budget setting, forecasting and costing will be required.

• Income, planning and costing placement (approximately 6 months). The post holder will assist with income analysis and the annual national cost collection exercise, as well as providing support through the contract round, planning and in tariff development.
• Financial accounting placement (approximately 6 months). The postholder will work in at least one of either Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable to obtain transactional financial services experience.
• Other Areas. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work inanother area of finance, such systems, capital and value improvement

It is expected that by the end of it he or she will have achieved partqualified status.It is expected that the post holder will progress into a part-qualified role after 24months.The post holder will have a member of the senior finance team as their training manager throughout the two years and line managers will rotate as they change placements.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
311-H848-25-A
Job locations
Trust HQ
225 Old Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 7SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• GCSE Grade 9-4 / A-C Maths and English or equivalent
• Studying towards and commitment to complete (or commitment to undertake and complete) AAT/CIMA/CCAB qualification

Desirable

• A Levels or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree

Experience
Essential

• Working in a structured environment, meeting required deadlines and within agreed timetables

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with professional staff, customers, or suppliers

Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications eg Word and Excel
• Understanding of basic accountancy principles

Desirable

• Awareness of Finance or Procurement within a public sector environment
• Previous experience of finance and procurement systems

Skills
Essential

• Highly numerate with the ability to analyse and interpret to a high standard information from multiple sources
• Good communication and o Advanced computer literacy including programming or SQL o Application Form o Interview AFC 11/7/25 JME-175-25 Financial Management Trainee Band 3 o listening skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable way
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work in a changing environment

Desirable

• Advanced computer literacy including programming or SQL

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• GCSE Grade 9-4 / A-C Maths and English or equivalent
• Studying towards and commitment to complete (or commitment to undertake and complete) AAT/CIMA/CCAB qualification

Desirable

• A Levels or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree

Experience
Essential

• Working in a structured environment, meeting required deadlines and within agreed timetables

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with professional staff, customers, or suppliers

Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications eg Word and Excel
• Understanding of basic accountancy principles

Desirable

• Awareness of Finance or Procurement within a public sector environment
• Previous experience of finance and procurement systems

Skills
Essential

• Highly numerate with the ability to analyse and interpret to a high standard information from multiple sources
• Good communication and o Advanced computer literacy including programming or SQL o Application Form o Interview AFC 11/7/25 JME-175-25 Financial Management Trainee Band 3 o listening skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable way
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work in a changing environment

Desirable

• Advanced computer literacy including programming or SQL

Skills Required