Apprentice - Finance

Job summary

Are you just starting out and looking for a career opportunity that provides the right balance between development and workplace responsibilities? Or are you thinking about a change and looking for alternative career opportunities that provide new skills, knowledge and experiences?

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is looking to recruit an Apprentice within the Finance team.

As a Trust, we see the value in supporting the development and progression of our people through apprenticeship pathways, combining vocational learning with on-the-job experience.

You will undertake a Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship whilst you work closely with your new team to gain the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours for this new role.

Entry/Eligibility Criteria

Employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week by the organisation on a fixed contract for the duration of the apprenticeship.

You will need a Level 2 Functional Skills, GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above in English and Maths.

Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.

You do not hold a pre-existing Level 3 (E.g. A-Level/Diploma) or higher qualification in Accountancy.

You will complete your apprenticeship with a local provider.

Main duties of the job

The apprenticeship will be based in the Finance team and will support the key functions listed below, on a rotational basis.

Accounts Payable, Receivable and Cashier

To support the Assistant Accountant Cash Management in providing a reliable and effective Cash Management service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust in respect of the accounts payable, receivable and banking functions. Supporting the processing of income and expenditure invoices, payment runs and credit control function.Investigating enquiries and queries from banks, suppliers, staff and customers (including patients) and provide advice and assistance as required. Responsible for co-ordinating petty cash and purchase cards for Trust staff members.

Management and Financial Accountants

To provide assistance to the Senior Accountants, Accountants and Assistant Accountants in providing a reliable and effective Management and Financial Accounting service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Procurement and Contracts

To provide assistance to the procurement and contracts management functions in providing a reliable and effective procurement and contracts support service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Systems

To provide assistance to the Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant in delivering system developments to improve effectiveness and efficacies across the finance team and wider trust, in addition to managing the day to day maintenance of Devon Partnership Trusts finance systems.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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