Apprentice Financial Accountant

Health Jobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an Accounting and Finance Apprentice. This 18-month apprenticeship offers a chance to work with financial data while studying towards a qualification. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 GCSEs and have a keen interest in the finance sector. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This role provides opportunities for personal development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certificates to evidence a minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word.
• Desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Adhere to Trust Policies and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office IT packages

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analysing financial data

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above

Tools

Oracle R12

Business Intelligence

Job description

Overview

Detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the Term is 18 months. For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage and then vs age from months 13 to 18. Upon successful completion of the training, a permanent role may be offered, subject to your performance during the apprenticeship, and MKUH resource requirements at the time.

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees.

We are a Two Ticks employer and are committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees ( except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Certificates to evidence a minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above (including GCSE Maths and English).
• Willingness to study the Apprenticeship
• Work Experience and/or a keen interest in Accounting and Finance

Experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with and manipulating large volumes of data
• Experience of working within finance controls and procedures
• Experienced user of computerised accounting and financial reporting systems, in particular Oracle R12 and Business Intelligence

Skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, agreeing priorities where necessary.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and direction whilst adhering to Trust Policies and guidelines.
• Able to interpret guidelines and implement appropriate changes to working practices.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial summaries.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to communicate (both written & verbal) with people at all levels from within the organisation or external to it.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements to working practices.
• Experience of presenting financial data to other people

Personal and people development

• Desire to learn and develop

Communication

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• JD ( PDF , 464.4 KB )
• PS ( PDF , 336.6 KB )