Finance Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as an apprentice in the Finance Department, where you'll gain qualifications while providing valuable administrative support. You will study for the Level 3 AAT qualification over 19 months, receiving mentorship and training to develop your career.

Qualifications

• Organised, team player and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to learn.
• Expected to complete Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Management Accounts team.
• Assist in the review of processes to identify improvements.
• Build relationships with budget holders and managers.

Skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 AAT qualification

Job description

1x fixed term apprenticeship contract for 19 months

Are you looking to build a long-term career and gain qualifications while making a difference? Then look no further!

We are looking for the next rising star to develop their skills and work within our Finance Department.

If you are organised, a team player, enthusiastic and willing to learn, then we want you to be part of our Financial Accounts Team.

Alongside this full-time administrative role you will be enrolled onto the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 AAT qualification. The apprenticeship will include the expectation to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship within a 18 month timeframe which includes an end point assessment.

• Under the direction of the Senior Operational Finance Manager the apprentice will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Management Accounts team whilst completing an apprenticeship.
• General office administrative duties include the collection and delivery of notes, sorting of incoming and outgoing post, responding to queries from internal and external sources, and other administrative tasks. The apprentice will be required to work as part of a team, have a flexible attitude to work and following training provide cross cover during periods of staff absence.
• The apprentice will receive Induction and training appropriate to the activities they will undertake, and following this induction period will be enrolled to the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification with an approved provider.
• Build effective and supportive relationships with budget holders, managers and corporate colleagues including external agencies.
• Organise and prioritise workload, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements.
• Assist in the review of processes/procedures within the scope of responsibilities to identify improvement areas.
• Assist in implementing policies and controls within the department, and also contribute to the development of new or amended policies within scope of responsibilities.
  
  

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

About

The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
  
  

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katrina Napthine Job title: Lead Management Accountant Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 421 6390

If you would like to discuss the apprenticeship in more detail, please contact Alice Walker - Apprenticeship and Widening Participation Facilitator

[e-mail] / 0300 421 8216