Finance Apprentice

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Finance Apprentice to join the Finance Department. This role offers the chance to work closely with professionals and external stakeholders, develop skills in financial management, and receive comprehensive training. A commitment to the apprenticeship program along with Maths and English GCSEs is essential. The Trust promotes a culture of inclusion and offers various employee benefits, including training time during work hours and numerous discounts.

Benefits

18-month fixed term training contract

Study time during work hours

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Online and high-street discounts

Visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• Ambitious and brave individual committed to the Apprenticeship programme.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent needed.
• Interest in a career in Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Work with clerical workers and medical staff.
• Support Trust operations and smooth running.
• Attend training and study towards apprenticeship.

Skills

Compassion

Ambition

Communication

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Overview

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged. Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated individual to join us as a Finance Apprentice within the Finance Department (Financial Management).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside clerical workers, registered professionals, medical staff and external stakeholders.
• Support the smooth running of the Trust.
• Attend training sessions and study towards the apprenticeship.
• Communicate with stakeholders, Finance colleagues, external contacts and healthcare professional colleagues.
• Maintain a high standard of care, dignity, privacy, cultural and religious needs.
• Everyone at BWC has a responsibility to ensure a high standard of care is delivered to our women, children and families.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, brave, compassionate with a high level of commitment to the Apprenticeship programme.
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) required; non‑certified to complete.
• Interest in progressing in a career within Financial Management or wider Finance/Accountancy.

Benefits

• 18 month fixed term training contract of 37.5 hours per week.
• Study time during working hours and training sessions on underpinning knowledge.
• Annual leave of 27 days plus 8 public holidays.
• Discounts offered by online and high‑street retailers.
• Visa sponsorship available for certain roles under UKVI regulations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process.

About the Trust

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

As an NHS employee, you will also be entitled to many discounts offered by online and high‑street retailers. For visa sponsorship information, please visit UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK.