Job summary
A great opportunity to build a career within the world renowned National Health Service.
Would you like to learn new skills in a work environment whilst achieving a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification? Would you like to build a knowledge base on which to build an exciting career full of possibilities? Would you like to meet new people from all walks of life working in a variety of professions? If so then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are recruiting into a finance apprenticeship position working across our Worthing based Financial Services and Financial Management departments supporting mental health services.
The apprentice will be expected to meet the requirements of this job description by the end of the apprenticeship. This will be achieved by gaining relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the structured learning that are set by the training provider and line manager
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will receive supported exposure to a wide variety of scenarios and opportunities with a focus on creating a fully rounded experience on which to build your confidence.
The apprentice will be expected to undertake a related and nationally recognised qualification in accountancy (AAT) with day release. a date for interviews will follow once the shortlisting has been completed.For further details / informal discussion please contact:
Darren Wright, Senior Finance Business Partner, West Building, Trust Headquarters, Arundel Road, Worthing, West Sussex. Tel 07738 758205
About us
We are a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve.
We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is part of the Finance team supporting the delivery of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts strategic objectives. It is an apprenticeship role where the post holder will work and study to complete their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) level 4 qualification.The post holder will experience all aspects of the Finance function, with the majority of time being spent in Financial Management. There will also be exposure to Financial Governance, Accounting, Procurement, Contracts and Payroll.At the end of the apprenticeship the post holder will have the opportunity (subject to vacancies) to apply for a Finance Assistant Analyst role (band 4) and continue their studies with either CIMA or ACCA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is part of the Finance team supporting the delivery of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts strategic objectives. It is an apprenticeship role where the post holder will work and study to complete their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) level 4 qualification.The post holder will experience all aspects of the Finance function, with the majority of time being spent in Financial Management. There will also be exposure to Financial Governance, Accounting, Procurement, Contracts and Payroll.At the end of the apprenticeship the post holder will have the opportunity (subject to vacancies) to apply for a Finance Assistant Analyst role (band 4) and continue their studies with either CIMA or ACCA.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level or equivalent experience
- English and Mathematics at a level 2 / GCSE grade A* - C / 2017 Grade 4 - 9
Experience
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Effective team working
- Strong communication skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of team in a constantly changing environment
- Able to plan to meet objectives
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- A self-starter able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Tact and the ability to communicate highly sensitive information to service users, external organisations and all levels of staff within the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level or equivalent experience
- English and Mathematics at a level 2 / GCSE grade A* - C / 2017 Grade 4 - 9
Experience
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Effective team working
- Strong communication skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of team in a constantly changing environment
- Able to plan to meet objectives
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- A self-starter able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Tact and the ability to communicate highly sensitive information to service users, external organisations and all levels of staff within the organisation.
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).
