Modern Apprentice - Finance Assistant - Corporate Finance -Annexe 21 B3

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for a Modern Apprentice - Finance Assistant to join their team at Dykebar Hospital in Paisley. This role includes assisting in finance operations, learning to create financial reports, and engaging in various accounting responsibilities while pursuing an AAT SCQF Level 6 diploma. Ideal candidates will have a Higher qualification in Maths and National 5s in English and other subjects. Starting salary is competitive and the apprenticeship lasts for 18 months.

Qualifications

• Essential to have a Higher qualification in Maths at Grade A-C.
• Desirable to have National 5 in IT or Administration.
• Complete application form fully and meet age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of monthly management accounts.
• Create financial spreadsheets in Excel.
• Input financial data into spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management reports.
• Respond to routine financial queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

1 Higher qualification in Maths (Grade A-C)

2 National 5s including English (Grades A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Modern Apprentice - Finance Assistant - Corporate Finance

Location: Dykebar Hospital

Type of Role: Modern Apprenticeship

Tenure: Fixed term - 18 months

Salary: Band 3 Salary Scale: £29,061 - £31,364

Modern Apprentice Salary: Starting salary: £21,954 or the Scottish Living Wage for your age bracket, whichever is highest

• Band 3 Annexe 21 Year 1 – 70% of top of scale
• Band 3 Annexe 21 Year 2 – 75% of top of scale

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 3 starting salary scale.

Start Date: 4th May 2026 (start date is subject to change)

The Corporate Finance department is seeking a dynamic young person to join their team. The successful candidate will be bursting with enthusiasm and ready to learn how to become a Finance Assistant. As a Finance Assistant you will join the Management Accounts Team based at Dykebar Hospital, Paisley. Management Accounts is a board‑wide function responsible for the provision of financial information and advice to managers to support budgetary control and decision making.

This is a busy and fast‑paced role, particularly around month‑end deadlines. The majority of time is spent using a PC inputting and analysing figures.

Your duties will include:

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and assist in investigation of reports.
• Creation of financial spreadsheets in Excel.
• Input of financial data into spreadsheets and databases
• Assist the management accountant in preparation and distribution of monthly management reports.
• Respond to routine financial queries via email, telephone calls and in person
• Any other reasonable duties, in keeping with a band 3 Agenda For Change Job Description

During your apprenticeship you will be working to attain an AAT SCQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

Further information is available in the attached pack, please read this before applying.

There will be an information session at 3pm on the 15th January 2026, to provide more information about the role and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions. To register for this session click.

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/A8B90CD10F0B217C

Important Dates:

• Assessment Centre: 13th February 2026
• Interview: 20th February 2026

Entry Requirements:

Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

Essential

• 1 Higher qualification in Maths at Grade A-C or equivalent SCQF level qualifications/awards
• 2 other National 5s, one of which must be English at Grades A-C or equivalent SCQF level qualifications/awards.

Desirable

• It is desirable that you have an IT or Administration National 5 or equivalent SCQF level qualifications/award

AND

• Fully complete the application form
• Be within the specified age range

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

*The term “care experienced” refers to anyone who has been, or is, currently in care. This includes kinship care where you are living/lived with a relative who is not your parent, or looked after with the help of social work, or living/lived in Residential care, Foster care, Secure care or Adoption