Job Overview
The role will involve rotations across Financial Management and Financial Services to gain maximum exposure and knowledge of the different aspects of NHS finance. You will gain valuable work experience whilst learning on the job alongside studying for a nationally recognised qualification the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). The role requires you to undertake general duties including maintaining spreadsheets, assisting in the month‑end reporting process, raising invoices/credit notes, and responding to general finance queries from colleagues, both within and outside of the Trust. The rotation to Financial Accounts offers exposure to Accounts Payable and Receivable.
Sponsored positions are not available and applicants must be aged 16 or over. You must be a resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years and may not be in any form of formal government‑funded education.
The interview will take place in late June and early July, subject to availability.
Assessment will be based on an interview and test and you must demonstrate a willingness to learn, a commitment to completing the apprenticeship, excellent communication, organisational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills, team orientation, initiative and the ability to manage your workload flexibly. Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications are required. Training will be given on the finance systems used.
The successful post holder will undertake six‑month rotations as part of the apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the Finance apprenticeship, a permanent band 2 position within finance will be offered, allowing continuation with an AAT and professional CCAB qualification and an NHS finance career.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
- Calculate and enter transactions in the General Ledger as required under the supervision of the Finance Manager/Deputy Commercial Finance Manager.
- Raise any invoices as required by colleagues within the Finance Team.
- Assist in the production of accurate information to support financial reports under the guidance of supervising colleagues within the Finance Team.
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Budget and Monthly Reporting for the assigned Group(s) in accordance with the departmental framework and timetable.
- Assist colleagues within the Finance Teams when required to ensure that the activities within the teams are conducted in accordance with the Trust’s prevailing financial procedures and controls.
- Distribute Budget Reports and Nominal Roll for Budget Holders in line with the agreed monthly reporting timetable.
2. Financial Accounts
- Register invoices ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation in accordance with departmental procedures into the purchase ledger system.
- Assist the Department in achieving its Better Payment Policy (BPP) targets by reviewing reports and liaising with authorisers/suppliers to resolve any issues on a regular basis.
- Under the guidance of the Financial Accountant, undertake additional duties and procedures required to complete both internal and external reports.
3. Personal Development
- Attend any training associated with the apprenticeship programme and complete units within deadlines. Commit to completing the training and completing one year programme.
- Shadow team members, attend meetings and undertake learning opportunities.
- Attend training sessions, workshops and e‑learning modules as directed.
- Maintain good time‑keeping and attendance and comply with the dress code.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026.
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