# Finance Officer - Apprenticeship Opportunity

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Tickhill Road Site
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,299.62 - £27,476 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21T09:30:43.368Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/DONCASTER/Rotherham_Doncaster_South_Humber_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administrative_Clerical/Administrative_Clerical-v8246262
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8246262?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.rdash.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The three Finance Officer ‘post holders’ main responsibilities are to Operate the Trust’s computerised Purchase Ledger System ensuring the Trust’s suppliers invoices are processed for payment within a specified timescale.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification \[relevant to your role\].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

### Main duties of the job

Operation of the Trust's computerised Purchase Ledger System ensuring suppliers invoices and credit notes are processed for payment within the National financial reporting timetable.

Provide support to other members of the Team and also the wider Organisation to ensure compliance with the Trust's financial procedures.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Knowledge of basic accounting records and processes.

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures relating to NHS legislation.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience of working in a similar professional environment within a support or administrative role.
- Previous experience of purchase ledger management.

**Desirable**

- Experience of working in an NHS environment.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
- NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship (Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3)

### Skills/ Abilities

**Essential**

- Competent in the use of email, internet and Excel.
- Use of financial systems
- Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

**Desirable**

- Use of Centros/ Integra financial system.

### Additional Requirements

**Essential**

- Personal Characteristics: Excellent organisational, presentational and time management skills.
- Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Able to prioritise work and work to strict timescales.

## Documents

- [376-cpao-0743 jd & ps (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10557880)
- [main terms and conditions (pdf, 406.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2515)
- [apprenticeship funding eligibility (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2887)
- [rdash clinical & organisational strategy - 2023 to 2028 (pdf, 4.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2789)
- [use of artificial intelligence (ai) when writing job applications (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2919)

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