Job summary
The finance team at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to advertise a vacancy for a finance apprentice. The vacancy has arisen due to the promotion of the current post holder.
The successful candidate would be expected to study accountancy qualifications as part of an apprenticeship
The role would suit a recent graduate. Applications also welcomed from candidates who expect to graduate in 2024. Other entry routes / qualifications considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide accounting support within the Finance Department, particularly in the areas of accounts payable, payroll and monthly financial reporting
- Assist in providing efficient and high quality financial support to service managers and the wider organisation.
- Provide excellent customer service to colleagues as well as to clients and suppliers external to the Trust
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accounts payable
- To liaise with suppliers and budget holders to help resolve queries and to facilitate prompt payments of invoices so that supplier payments can be made within agreed contract terms.
Payroll
- To support the smooth operation of the payroll service by assisting the Payroll Gatekeeper in resolving pay related queries and issues and in managing the relationship with te payroll provider
Financial reporting
- To participate in preparation of monthly, quarterly and the year-end reports, both financial accounts and reports to budget holders
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accounts payable
- To liaise with suppliers and budget holders to help resolve queries and to facilitate prompt payments of invoices so that supplier payments can be made within agreed contract terms.
Payroll
- To support the smooth operation of the payroll service by assisting the Payroll Gatekeeper in resolving pay related queries and issues and in managing the relationship with te payroll provider
Financial reporting
- To participate in preparation of monthly, quarterly and the year-end reports, both financial accounts and reports to budget holders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (A levels considered )
- Willingness to study for professional qualification
- Able to plan and organise own workload to deliver work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Understanding the role of the NHS and a desire to pursue a career in the sector
skills / abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills / able to explain complex issues
- Excellent numerical skills
- Excellent IT /technology skills
People skills
Essential
- Able to act on own initiative within a team structure
- Confident and assertive in dealing with people in person / on the phone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (A levels considered )
- Willingness to study for professional qualification
- Able to plan and organise own workload to deliver work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Understanding the role of the NHS and a desire to pursue a career in the sector
skills / abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills / able to explain complex issues
- Excellent numerical skills
- Excellent IT /technology skills
People skills
Essential
- Able to act on own initiative within a team structure
- Confident and assertive in dealing with people in person / on the phone
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
