Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for an exciting finance apprenticeship role? We have an exciting opportunity in our high-performing Finance Team supporting a £1bn+ NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to your continued career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment, where your health and well-being are equally valued. The team is looking to recruit a committed individual to join as a Financial Accountant Apprentice, who is enthusiastic, has great attention to detail and is motivated to complete the CIMA Level 7 qualification.
The 100-strong finance team provides a range of accounting services; the post holders will rotate within the three roles gaining invaluable experience working in a very large, professional, committed, successful Finance Department alongside sponsored study support to qualified accountant status.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The apprentices will work in one of the three roles before rotating to another in the second year and then the final role in the third. The roles have been carefully selected to provide apprentices with a breadth of knowledge across finance disciplines providing great work experience whilst studying for full accounting body membership
Alongside the practical experience, you will undertake a Level 7 finance apprenticeship and study to become a full member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Study time and off-the-job training will be fully supported and considered of equal importance to the work experience.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for applicants who are committed to developing their knowledge and becoming a chartered accountant. They will ideally have an interest in developing their skills in public sector finances and working for the NHS.
As this apprenticeship is at an advanced level applicants must have one of the following qualifications: Finance apprenticeship Level 4, AAT Level 4 member, CIMA Certificate of Business Accounting, ACCA Foundations in Accounting or first class degree with finance modules i.e. finance and accounting, business studies. You will also have to qualify for the Government apprenticeship scheme and therefore these roles do not attract visa sponsorship.
Due to the rotational nature of this role, you will be a team player with strong communication skills who is willing to work hard and be adaptable to the different demands of the department. You will have strong attention to detail and will be honest with all the work that you do. You will demonstrate independence and initiative when carrying out tasks. Work experience in finance or customer services is desirable as is a good working knowledge of Excel.
If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.
Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.
Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:
Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers
These roles are funded by the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and do not attract visa sponsorship.
You may be eligible if you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous 3 years.
You must also have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EU Settlement Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The apprentices will work in one of the three roles before rotating to another in the second year and then the final role in the third. The roles have been carefully selected to provide apprentices with a breadth of knowledge across finance disciplines providing great work experience whilst studying for full accounting body membership
Alongside the practical experience, you will undertake a Level 7 finance apprenticeship and study to become a full member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Study time and off-the-job training will be fully supported and considered of equal importance to the work experience.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for applicants who are committed to developing their knowledge and becoming a chartered accountant. They will ideally have an interest in developing their skills in public sector finances and working for the NHS.
As this apprenticeship is at an advanced level applicants must have one of the following qualifications: Finance apprenticeship Level 4, AAT Level 4 member, CIMA Certificate of Business Accounting, ACCA Foundations in Accounting or first class degree with finance modules i.e. finance and accounting, business studies. You will also have to qualify for the Government apprenticeship scheme and therefore these roles do not attract visa sponsorship.
Due to the rotational nature of this role, you will be a team player with strong communication skills who is willing to work hard and be adaptable to the different demands of the department. You will have strong attention to detail and will be honest with all the work that you do. You will demonstrate independence and initiative when carrying out tasks. Work experience in finance or customer services is desirable as is a good working knowledge of Excel.
If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.
Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.
Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:
Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers
These roles are funded by the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and do not attract visa sponsorship.
You may be eligible if you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous 3 years.
You must also have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EU Settlement Scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- AAT Level 4, CIMA Foundation, ACCA Foundation or Degree
- Capable of attaining CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Desirable
- Experience in a finance environment
- Experience in an NHS Finance environment
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Detailed understanding of financial systems and general ledger transactions and reporting
- Detailed understanding of budgetary control processes
- Understanding of financial information systems and ability to extract information
- Comfortable with IT and able to use spreadsheet modelling packages
Desirable
- Experience with Oracle IT system.
Special requirements of the post
Desirable
- Line Management experience
- Previous experience with VAT in the NHS
- Previous experience of financial year end
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- AAT Level 4, CIMA Foundation, ACCA Foundation or Degree
- Capable of attaining CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Desirable
- Experience in a finance environment
- Experience in an NHS Finance environment
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Detailed understanding of financial systems and general ledger transactions and reporting
- Detailed understanding of budgetary control processes
- Understanding of financial information systems and ability to extract information
- Comfortable with IT and able to use spreadsheet modelling packages
Desirable
- Experience with Oracle IT system.
Special requirements of the post
Desirable
- Line Management experience
- Previous experience with VAT in the NHS
- Previous experience of financial year end
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
