York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Finance Clerical Officer

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Job summary

We have an opportunity to work and gain experience in the finance department within York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in an Apprenticeship role. If you have been considering a career in Finance then this is a perfect opportunity to get some broad experience of the many different aspects of Finance.

The Apprenticeship is an 24 month fixed term training position and you will be required to participate fully in studying for an Apprenticeship qualification appropriate to the role.

This post is paid under the Agenda for Change Annex 21 agreement in line with the National Living Wage.

Duration of Apprenticeship: £20,350

Qualified: £22,383

To meet the eligibility criteria for government funded apprenticeship schemes you must be:

Aged 16 or over
Been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years
Must NOT have a Degree/Level 4 qualification or above in a finance related field, or already be in any form of formal government-funded education at the point of enrolment.
Must have GCSE band 4/grade C and above or Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent in Mathematics and English, and be able to provide certification.

Main duties of the job

Although an apprentice role, this vacancy is open to everyone regardless of age and ideal for anyone looking for a career within NHS Finance. Over a 24month period you will be fully funded to complete AAT studies around your working role. Providing you achieve the set criteria, at the end of the Apprenticeship you will be Level 3 AAT qualified. This qualification and experience will provide you with the essentials to apply for any vacancies within our department at the end of the placement.

So what about the day job?

You will receive training on all aspects of the role in the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Teams.

Duties will include:-

Processing invoices and credit notes
Answering customer and supplier queries
Daily post
Working to deadlines

You will demonstrate a willingness and commitment to learning. You will possess excellent communication, organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills. You will be a team player showing initiative in managing your own workload to meet the demands of the service. Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required and training will be given on our finance systems.

Think you have what it takes?

Then apply now!

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,350 to £22,383 a year pro rata - Annex 21 based on National Living Wage

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5827971-CO-F

Job locations

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Centurion Park, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English and Maths or equivalents at C or above
Willing to participate in professional development specific to this role

Desirable

ECDL or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Competent user of computer software packages

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner, which takes into account individual needs

Desirable

Experience / awareness of financial processes
Basic accounting experience
Dealing with people over the phone and assisting them with their enquiries

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English and Maths or equivalents at C or above
Willing to participate in professional development specific to this role

Desirable

ECDL or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Competent user of computer software packages

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner, which takes into account individual needs

Desirable

Experience / awareness of financial processes
Basic accounting experience
Dealing with people over the phone and assisting them with their enquiries

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Centurion Park, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Centurion Park, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY

Employer's website

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