Job summary

The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to the role of Finance Apprentice within the Financial Management team. The role will provide the necessary support to the Senior Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant to ensure the provision of a high quality financial advice and business support service to the Clinical Support Centre.

Key responsibilities include collating and processing month end procedures; analysis and reconciliation of income and expenditure; assisting the wider team in resolving queries and improving processes.The successful candidate must possess good organisational, time management and communication skills, as well as being proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

The Finance Apprentice will be the given the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team and will be supported to complete the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification.

Please refer to the job description and person specification to ensure that you have the necessary skills and experience to apply for the post.

People with a qualification in AAT at Level 3 or higher will not be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

About You

As an apprentice you will be trained in the full range of our office procedures. You will enjoy using a computer, meeting with and helping others and have a desire to provide a high standard of customer service. You must be able to prioritise your own work to meet deadlines, have the ability to follow instructions and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You will be confident, have a mature and flexible approach, be a good time keeper and have the ability to work unsupervised to ensure the effective coordination of duties.

In return we will ensure that you receive all the training you need to be able to do this role fully and competently. You will be released for study and supported to achieve a framework of nationally recognised qualifications. You will receive 27 days annual leave and be entitled to a range of discounts on services and products from a number of retailers and organisations in the local area.

The minimum entry requirements are 2 GCSEs *A – C or level 2 in English and maths (or equivalent).

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Date posted

23 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11,149 to £19,257 a year Per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-4761319

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs (grades 9-5; A*-C) this must include Maths & English.
  • Desirable

  • Professional Qualifications Required: None
  • Knowledge and Experience

    Desirable

  • Experience of working in finance desirable
  • Experience of assisting in the production of monthly management accounts and reports, including undertaking initial investigation of budget variances desirable.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheet, database and computerised ledger application
  • Ability to plan own work to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines are met.
  • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • 5 GCSEs (grades 9-5; A*-C) this must include Maths & English.
  • Desirable

  • Professional Qualifications Required: None
  • Knowledge and Experience

    Desirable

  • Experience of working in finance desirable
  • Experience of assisting in the production of monthly management accounts and reports, including undertaking initial investigation of budget variances desirable.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheet, database and computerised ledger application
  • Ability to plan own work to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines are met.
  • Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).