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Job summary
Are you looking to start your Finance career within the NHS? Are you enthusiastic and keen to study whilst learning new skills?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team here at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Working as part of the Finance Team, we are offering a role that will link valuable NHS experience and knowledge, with working towards the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard, alongside a nationally recognised qualification (AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting).
This Trust supported programme will run over an 18--22-month contracted period. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.
There will also be the opportunity to apply for appropriate positions within the organisation on completion of the apprenticeship.
Full training will be given on Finance systems, and you will be supported by a dedicated Finance Manager throughout your Apprenticeship.
We offer a package which includes a salary allowance of 14,763 per annum, or in accordance with the national living wage for candidates over the age of 21. New apprentices will be employed on statutory terms and conditions.
You will be over 16 and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.
Please do not apply if you have already achieved an AAT level 3 or higher Finance qualification as you will not be eligible for this Apprenticeship scheme.
Main duties of the job
We are inviting applications from candidates with 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English, as well as 2 A levels (or equivalent). You will have excellent keyboard and computer skills, good written, verbal and interpersonal skills with experience gained in a busy office, customer-based environment or volunteer role.
The types of finance activities you will be supported to learn and get involved in:-
Learning how to produce monthly management information making use of the Trust financial systems.
Post accounting journals to correctly reflect the financial position of differing parts of the Trust organisation and support the delivery of a completed set of draft accounts for review each month.
You will also be supported to plan, organise and manage your time effectively, on a day-to-day basis, whilst working as part of a team.
You will actively engage with all aspects of the study programme and submit assignments, to the required standard within the agreed deadlines. There will be lots of opportunity to join in learning events and activities, in the workplace that will also support your professional and personal development.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15,642 to £24,852 a year
- Contract: Apprenticeship
- Duration: 22 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1101479
- Job locations: Regent Court, Second Floor, 14, George Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1NT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- *Able to work accurately under pressure
- *Able to work well in a Team
Desirable
- *Experience of working in a busy Finance Office, Customer Service role, Volunteer role
- *Experience of working within NHS Environment
Qualifications
Essential
- *5 GCSE's including Maths and English minimum grade 5
- *2 A Levels (or equivalent)
Desirable
- *GCSE I.T
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Good communication skills both verbal and written
- *Time management skills, ability to work on own initiative
- *Commercial awareness
- *Computer Literate
- *Reliable, Punctual, pro active approach.
- *Team player and ability to use own initiative
- *Flexible approach to working hours to meet month end deadlines.
Desirable
- *Able to design own spreadsheets/database models to provide analysis and solutions to problems
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This advert is for Finance Apprentice with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. The advertised salary is £15,642 to £24,852 a year. The contract type is Apprenticeship. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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