Finance Apprentice

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized health trust in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Apprentice to undertake an 18-month training contract. This role requires assisting with finance tasks while pursuing an Accounting qualification. You will work in a supportive team environment and be responsible for developing your skills in financial management. Ideal candidates should have an interest in finance and be eager to learn. Generous annual leave and additional discounts are included for NHS employees.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• No previous customer service experience required.
• Work experience in an office is beneficial.
• Demonstrable interest in a career in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clerical workers and medical staff in finance-related tasks.
• Complete the Finance Apprenticeship programme.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Interest in Finance

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)

Tools

Oracle

Business Intelligence

Job description

Finance Apprentice

The closing date is 07 January 2026

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).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic person to start their career within a specialised Women's and Children's Trust and to begin a journey which will provide an exciting and fulfilling career pathway.

This is a business orientated role and you will undertake a Finance Apprenticeship whilst working alongside clerical workers, registered professionals, medical staff and external stakeholders. Finance apprentices play a vital role in the smooth running of the Trust.

We have a dedicated team who will support you in your apprenticeship programme. They will work closely with you and your manager to provide a comprehensive development plan detailing your objectives and workplace goals.

You will be employed on an 18 month fixed term training contract of 37.5 hours per week. You will be given time during your working hours for study towards the apprenticeship to attend training sessions on the underpinning knowledge of procedures and policies that impact on the role. Your study will be towards an Accounting qualification.

You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave of 27 days in addition to 8 days public holidays per year. As an NHS employee you will be eligible to many discounts offered to online and high street retailers.

Main duties of the job

Finance apprentices are expected to be friendly, caring and sensitive with the confidence to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including other finance colleagues, external contacts, Divisional Management and healthcare professional colleagues. A mature and professional outlook is essential.

Everyone at BWC has a responsibility to ensure a high standard of care is delivered to our women, children and families. A kind, caring and professional attitude is required whilst considering dignity, privacy, cultural and religious needs are maintained.

We are looking for a candidate who is ambitious, brave and compassionate and can demonstrate a high level of commitment to the apprenticeship programme. Apprentices who don't already have maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) will be required to complete these subjects as part of the apprenticeship programme. Ideally, you will have an interest in progressing in a career within Financial Management, or wider finance/accountancy.

About us

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.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single‑site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year and offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11‑18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

• No previous customer service experience required
• Work experience in an office
• Demonstrable interest in a career in Finance/Financial Management/Accountancy

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

• Ability to know when to elevate queries
• Competent in using spreadsheets and word processing applications to analyse and interpret data

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• Accounting software (Oracle, Business Intelligence)

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.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust