Finance Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Job summary

1x fixed term apprenticeship contract for 19 months

Are you looking to build a long-term career and gain qualifications while making a difference? Then look no further!

We are looking for the next rising star to develop their skills and work within our Finance Department.

If you are organised, a team player, enthusiastic and willing to learn, then we want you to be part of our Financial Accounts Team.

Alongside this full-time administrative role you will be enrolled onto the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 AAT qualification. The apprenticeship will include the expectation to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship within a 18 month timeframe which includes an end point assessment.

Main duties of the job

• Under the direction of the Senior Operational Finance Manager the apprentice will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Management Accounts team whilst completing an apprenticeship.

• General office administrative duties include the collection and delivery of notes, sorting of incoming and outgoing post, responding to queries from internal and external sources, and other administrative tasks. The apprentice will be required to work as part of a team, have a flexible attitude to work and following training provide cross cover during periods of staff absence.

• The apprentice will receive Induction and training appropriate to the activities they will undertake, and following this induction period will be enrolled to the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification with an approved provider.

• Build effective and supportive relationships with budget holders, managers and corporate colleagues including external agencies.

• Organise and prioritise workload, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements.

• Assist in the review of processes/procedures within the scope of responsibilities to identify improvement areas.

• Assist in implementing policies and controls within the department, and also contribute to the development of new or amended policies within scope of responsibilities.

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

Gloucester Business Park, 1010 Pioneer Avenue

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

Gloucester Business Park, 1010 Pioneer Avenue

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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