Finance Apprentice

Job overview

Our department is one of only a few nationally Towards Excellence accredited Level 3 Finance Departments, with an excellent track record of supporting apprentices though their career.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop and progress their career in NHS Finance and to join one of the most progressive, forward thinking and award winning NHS Finance Departments in the North West.

The Finance Apprentice will be supported and mentored on a day to day basis by throughout their apprenticeship and will be offered one day study support throughout their apprenticeship.

You will need to be able to communicate effectively on a day to day basis. You must be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work well under pressure. Within the role, you will always be part of a team so you must be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate effective learning when working within this team.

Main duties of the job

You will provide financial support to the Financial Services team; working closely with all levels of staff to provide assistance and support as required throughout the month. On the job training and development will be given to embed the successful applicant into our award winning team.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet BOTH of the following criteria:

• You must not already be working towards or hold a Level 2 finance qualification or higher
• You must have had the right to work in the UK for the past three years

For candidates about to leave full time education, prior to making your application we ask that candidates confirm with their referee that they are contactable out of term time to avoid any delays obtaining a reference.

If you are yet to receive your GCSE results, please state your predicted grades on your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Financial Services • Working within the following teams, tasks as appropriate: ◦ Accounts Receivable - dealing with bringing income into the Trust via our billing out to customers for general services, pharmacy, overseas visitors and private patients just to name a few. ◦ Accounts Payable - dealing with invoices received by the Trust, query resolution and statement reconciliations. Also reviewing payments out including payment runs of various types, manual payments and other payments of this nature. ◦ Technical Team - looking at Trust cash flow and control accounts to learning about management of the balance sheet.

Information Collection and Analysis • Inputs data into relevant spreadsheets • Provide detailed ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by finance and non-finance colleagues Information processing • Organising incoming and outgoing post, referring enquiries to appropriate person if necessary • Filing of reports and statements • Ensure that all budgetary information is accurately entered into the General Ledger system

Communication • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals within the Directorate, other officers of the Trust, colleagues from the NHS and officers from other agencies to deliver a quality service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction • Be a point of contact for enquiries as appropriate, referring where necessary to more senior staff.