Apprentice Financial Accountant

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A significant healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an Apprentice Financial Accountant. This is a full-time position offering £14,722 per annum. The successful candidate will partake in an AAT Diploma in Accounting while gaining valuable on-the-job experience. Candidates should be 16 or older and have GCSE qualifications in Maths and English. This position also encompasses excellent training opportunities and potential for permanent placement post-apprenticeship.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free Refreshments

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have resided in the UK/EEA for at least the last 3 years.
• Must not be in full-time education when starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the accounting function as an apprentice.
• Participate in workshops and tutoring during the apprenticeship.
• Contribute to financial services and management tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to analyse financial data

Presentation skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Oracle R12

Business Intelligence

Job description

Apprentice Financial Accountant

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Department: Finance

Band Apprentice, £14,722 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, inclusive of 6 hours per week 'off the job' training time. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Finance Team is looking for an apprentice to join our team. This is an exciting role within the team and one that will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate.

This is a fabulous opportunity to undertake an Assistant Account Level 2 Apprenticeship whilst learning many key 'on the job' skills. Your role will often be the first point of contact for our staff, so you'll need the right interpersonal skills and a drive to deliver excellent levels of customer service. You'll need excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build and sustain good relationships in and outside the hospital; good attention to detail and computer literacy.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: w/c 27 October 2025

Main duties of the job

The Finance Team has two arms with approximately 30 team members: Financial Services, covering areas such as capital, charity, subsidiary, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, governance and statutory returns; and Financial Management, covering areas such as divisional business partnering, income, costing and system reporting.

The Apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme as well as receiving support from the MKUH Apprenticeship Team. Alongside your apprenticeship studies, you will also complete an AAT Diploma in Accounting qualification.

In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on [e-mail], highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.

• You are 16 years old or over
• You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years
• You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications
• You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role
• You have not previously undertaken an Accounting qualification

Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.

About us

NHS Staff Survey: 73.4% of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues - a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn't just a value - it's a daily reality.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free Refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Job 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.

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
• 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
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial summaries
• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 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.