Level 2 Apprentice Accounts/Finance – Purchase Ledger Clerk
Main area Finance. Grade Apprenticeship Contract – 15 months (37.5 hours per week). Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 436-7940335-A.
Site: Home Working / Uffculme Centre, Town Birmingham. Salary £15,600 per annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing 20/05/2026 23:59.
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
The purpose of the Accounts/Finance apprentice role is to provide a structured development opportunity for an individual to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Accounts/Finance assistant, while contributing to the effective delivery of administrative services to the purchase ledger team. The role is designed to support learning through a combination of practical workplace experience and completion of a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance assistant Apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the purchase ledger team. Register and input invoices into the purchase ledger system, match invoices to purchase orders/goods receipt notes and deal with supplier queries in liaison with hospital departments and suppliers. Operate within the Division’s/Team’s systems and act as part of a wider finance team.
The responsibilities involve supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interacting with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role contributes to the efficiency of an organisation through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.
The apprentice is expected to deliver responsibilities efficiently and with integrity, showing a positive attitude. Demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal), adopt a proactive approach to developing skills, show initiative, manage priorities and own time, problem‑solving and decision‑making. The role requires initiative, planning, persistence and the ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain accuracy.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
- Aged 16 to 18: Maths and English Level 2
- Aged 19 and over: Maths and English GCSE grade C or above / 4-9
Skills and Knowledge
- Awareness of Microsoft Office packages: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Ability to focus on a task in office spaces and when working agilely at home
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
Experience
- Experience of dealing with people over the telephone and assisting with enquiries
Personal Qualities
- Willingness to learn and complete further training relevant to the role
- Positive, enthusiastic and helpful approach to meeting the requirements of the post
- Politeness, patience, tact and diplomacy; approachable; ability to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing
- Ability to work as part of a team and respond well to supervision and constructive feedback; seeking help and guidance when required; knowing one’s own limitations
- Ability to work within personal and organisational boundaries
- Discretion: do not disclose sensitive information regarding service users, staff and Trust business; always adhere to the Trust’s confidentiality policy and Health and Safety policies
- Respect and promote equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation
Benefits and Additional Information
The Trust offers a comprehensive induction programme, statutory and mandatory e‑learning training modules, and support for DBS checks. DBS certificate costs will be covered by the Trust up to the standard duration, with any applicable fees deducted from salary over three months. The Trust may reimburse relocation expenses subject to eligibility. Salary is set at £15,600 per annum; sponsorship is not available if salary is below the required threshold.
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Applicants may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants may be required to cover DBS certificate costs which will be deducted from salary over three months; the Trust will reimburse the cost. Applicants must sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust and will be contractually obliged to maintain the subscription.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications; however, please ensure that the role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Applicants who do not meet the minimum salary threshold for health and social care (£25,000) or skilled worker (£38,700) will not be eligible for sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note – if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
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