Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for the right person to become an Apprentice Assistant Accountant within our Research Finance department supporting health related research. The ideal candidate will be hard working and self-motivated with good analytical skills. Passionate about learning and developing in a finance role and committed to a career in finance within the NHS.
- Interview Date Tuesday 04 March 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
You would assist with the provision of a high-quality finance service within the organisation. You will ensure clinical trial invoices are raised on a timely basis and provide timely and accurate finance information and advice ensuring that financial controls are maintained within corporate governance guidelines. You will work closely with research teams to ensure effective monitoring of research directorate position showing your strong communication skills. The apprenticeship will take approximately 15-18 months to complete. Upon completion you will move to a Band 4.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apprenticeship Posts "You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role".
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
- To work closely with R&D staff to ensure all clinical trial invoices are raised on a timely basis and expenditure invoices relating to studies are authorised and processed for payment within Corporate Governance guidelines.
- To assist with the production of the R&D financial statements and the provision of a high quality financial management service.
- Under the direction of more senior staff to support reporting for specifically identified areas of R&D Finance.
- Assist on Production of budgets for specific areas of reporting responsibility.
- Responding to queries from Directorate and Departmental Managers.
- Provision of administrative support to the Trust R&D Finance Team.
- Provision of administrative support to finance related R&D committees.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apprenticeship Posts "You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role".
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
- To work closely with R&D staff to ensure all clinical trial invoices are raised on a timely basis and expenditure invoices relating to studies are authorised and processed for payment within Corporate Governance guidelines.
- To assist with the production of the R&D financial statements and the provision of a high quality financial management service.
- Under the direction of more senior staff to support reporting for specifically identified areas of R&D Finance.
- Assist on Production of budgets for specific areas of reporting responsibility.
- Responding to queries from Directorate and Departmental Managers.
- Provision of administrative support to the Trust R&D Finance Team.
- Provision of administrative support to finance related R&D committees.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English (Grades 9 - 4, or A* - C, or Functional/Key skills at level 2)
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Further progress towards professional accountancy qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of accounting procedures
- A working knowledge of computer systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS finance experience
- The post holder would benefit from experience in the Finance department of a busy organisation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within set routines with little direct supervision and as part of a team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to
- Able to communicate information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English (Grades 9 - 4, or A* - C, or Functional/Key skills at level 2)
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Further progress towards professional accountancy qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of accounting procedures
- A working knowledge of computer systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS finance experience
- The post holder would benefit from experience in the Finance department of a busy organisation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within set routines with little direct supervision and as part of a team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to
- Able to communicate information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
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).
