Finance Apprentice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary allowance

Statutory terms

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is offering an 18–22 month Finance Apprenticeship. The role starts with 37.5 hours per week and includes full training on Finance systems, alongside a dedicated Finance Manager to support progression.

Applicants should have 5 GCSEs (5-9) including Maths & English and 2 A levels (or equivalent). You will gain NHS experience and study toward the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English.
• 2 A levels (or equivalent).
• Basic keyboard and computer skills are essential.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to produce monthly management information using Trust financial systems.
• Post accounting journals to reflect the financial position.
• Support draft accounts for monthly review by the team.
• Plan, organise and manage time effectively within a team.
• Engage with the study programme and submit assignments on time.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs 5-9 (incl Maths & English)

A levels (2)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Are you looking to start your Finance career within the NHS? Are you enthusiastic and keen to study whilst learning new skills?, The types of finance activities you will be supported to learn and get involved in:-

Learning how to produce monthly management information making use of the Trust financial systems.

Post accounting journals to correctly reflect the financial position of differing parts of the Trust organisation and support the delivery of a completed set of draft accounts for review each month.

You will also be supported to plan, organise and manage your time effectively, on a day-to-day basis, whilst working as part of a team.

You will actively engage with all aspects of the study programme and submit assignments, to the required standard within the agreed deadlines. There will be lots of opportunity to join in learning events and activities, in the workplace that will also support your professional and personal development.

Working as part of the Finance Team, we are offering a role that will link valuable NHS experience and knowledge, with working towards the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard, alongside a nationally recognised qualification (AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting)., We are inviting applications from candidates with 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English, as well as 2 A levels (or equivalent). You will have excellent keyboard and computer skills, good written, verbal and interpersonal skills with experience gained in a busy office, customer-based environment or volunteer role.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

This Trust supported programme will run over an 18--22-month contracted period. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

There will also be the opportunity to apply for appropriate positions within the organisation on completion of the apprenticeship.

Full training will be given on Finance systems, and you will be supported by a dedicated Finance Manager throughout your Apprenticeship.

We offer a package which includes a salary allowance of 14,763 per annum, or in accordance with the national living wage for candidates over the age of 21. New apprentices will be employed on statutory terms and conditions.

You will be over 16 and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.

Please do not apply if you have already achieved an AAT level 3 or higher Finance qualification as you will not be eligible for this Apprenticeship scheme.