Finance Apprentice

Job overview

The role will involve rotations across Financial Management and Financial Services to gain maximum exposure and knowledge of the different aspects of NHS finance attaining valuable work experience whilst learning on the job alongside studying for a nationally recognised qualification the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Within Financial management there will be a requirement to undertake general duties including maintaining spreadsheets, assisting in the month-end reporting process, raising invoices/credit notes, and responding to general finance queries from colleagues, both within and outside of the Trust. With the rotation to Financial Accounts there will be an opportunity to gain exposure to Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Please note that you must be aged 16 or over.

You must be a Resident in the UK/ EEA for the last three years.

You MUST NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education

The interview will take place in late June and early July, subject to availability.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will undertake six month rotations as part of the apprenticeship and once they have successfully completed the Finance apprenticeship they will be offered a permanent band 2 position within finance where the applicant can continue with their AAT and professional CCAB qualification as well as their NHS finance career.

Assessment will be based on an interview and test and you will need to be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn, a commitment to completing an apprenticeship, possess excellent communication, organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills. You will be a team player but also show initiative and be able to manage your own workload flexibly to meet the demands of the service, with good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Training will be given on the finance systems used.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To calculate and enter transactions in the General Ledger as required under the supervision Finance Manager/ Deputy Commercial Finance Manager.
• To raise any invoices as required by colleagues within the Finance Team.
• To assist in the production of accurate information to support financial reports under the guidance of supervising colleagues within the Finance Team.
• To assist in the preparation of Annual Budget and Monthly Reporting for the assigned Group(s) in accordance with the departmental framework and timetable.
• To assist colleagues within the Finance Teams when required to ensure that the activities within the teams are conducted in accordance with the Trust’s prevailing financialprocedures and controls.
• Distribute Budget Reports and Nominal Roll for Budget Holders in line with the agreed monthly reporting timetable.

• To register invoices ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation in accordance with departmental procedures into the purchase ledger system.
• To assist the Department in achieving its Better Payment Policy (BPP) targets by reviewing reports and liaising with authorisers/suppliers to resolve any issues on a regular basis.
• Under the guidance of the Financial Accountant undertake additional duties and procedures required to complete both internal and external reports.

• To attend any training associated with the apprenticeship programme and complete units within deadlines. To be committed in completing the training and completing one year programme.
• Shadow team members, attend meetings and undertake learning opportunities.
• Attend training sessions, workshops and e-learning modules as directed.
• To maintain good time keeping and attendance and comply with dress code.

• Financial Management:
• Financial Accounts:
• Personal Development:

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.