Finance Apprentice

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team here at University Hospitals Birmingham. 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). 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.

Requirements

• You will be over 16 and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.
• 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English, as well as 2 A levels (or equivalent).
• Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Experience gained in a busy office, customer-based environment or volunteer role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plan, organise and manage your time effectively on a day-to-day basis whilst working as part of a team.
• Actively engage with all aspects of the study programme and submit assignments to the required standard within the agreed deadlines.
• Join in learning events and activities in the workplace that will also support your professional and personal development.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English minimum grade 5
• 2 A Levels (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• GCSE I.T

Skills

Essential:

• Able to work accurately under pressure
• Able to work well in a Team
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Time management skills, ability to work on own initiative
• Commercial awareness
• Computer Literate
• Reliable, Punctual, pro active approach
• Team player and ability to use own initiative
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet month end deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a busy Finance Office, Customer Service role, Volunteer role
• Experience of working within NHS Environment
• Able to design own spreadsheets/database models to provide analysis and solutions to problems

Pay

£15,642.00 to £24,852.00 per year. 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.

Schedule

Full-Time, Flexible Working. 37.5 hours per week. Contract duration: 22 months.