Finance Apprentice

The role will involve rotations across Financial Management and Financial Services to gain maximum exposure and knowledge of the different aspects of NHS finance attaining valuable work experience whilst learning on the job alongside studying for a nationally recognised qualification the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Within Financial management there will be a requirement 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. With the rotation to Financial Accounts there will be an opportunity to gain exposure to Accounts Payable and Receivable., The successful post holder will undertake six month rotations as part of the apprenticeship and once they have successfully completed the Finance apprenticeship they will be offered a permanent band 2 position within finance where the applicant can continue with their AAT and professional CCAB qualification as well as their NHS finance career.

Assessment will be based on an interview and test and you will need to be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn, a commitment to completing an apprenticeship, possess excellent communication, organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills. You will be a team player but also show initiative and be able to manage your own workload flexibly to meet the demands of the service, with good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Training will be given on the finance systems used.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.