Finance Apprentice: Admin & Data Entry in Public Sector

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 5,500 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Finance Apprentice to support routine financial transactions, maintain records, and assist with accounts payable and receivable.

You will undertake a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship, develop knowledge of NHS financial procedures, and work with a supportive team to deliver accurate reporting and efficient service.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience in administration, customer service or related settings with attention to detail.
• Desirable: 5 GCSEs Grade 1-4.
• Awareness of NHS or public sector environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process routine financial transactions including invoices, purchase orders and journals prepared by senior colleagues.
• Input financial information accurately into Trust systems according to procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of supplier and customer records.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Ensure electronic filing systems are accurate and organised.
• Update financial and operational data within Trust systems.
• Check information for completeness and refer anomalies to seniors.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial information.
• Respond to routine enquiries from colleagues, suppliers and service users.
• Manage routine correspondence and assist with shared departmental mailboxes.
• Escalate complex queries to appropriate finance team members.
• Develop working relationships across the Trust and external stakeholders.
• Produce basic spreadsheets, reports and routine management information.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department.
• Assist in preparation and organisation of financial documentation.
• Undertake and complete a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship.
• Participate in training and mandatory learning activities.
• Develop knowledge of NHS financial procedures and systems.
• Apply apprenticeship learning to support service delivery.
• Work collaboratively to support an efficient, customer-focused finance service.
• Contribute to team objectives and service improvements.
• Adhere to Trust policies and maintain confidentiality and information governance.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 2 Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship

5 GCSEs Grade 1-4

Job description

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Finance Apprentice to support routine financial transactions, maintain records, and assist with accounts payable and receivable.

You will undertake a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship, develop knowledge of NHS financial procedures, and work with a supportive team to deliver accurate reporting and efficient service.