Job summary
The ICB is seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to the new role of Finance Apprentice within ICB finance team. The role will provide the necessary support to Financial and Management Accounting teams to ensure the provision of a high-quality financial advice and business support.
The Finance Apprentice will be given opportunity to develop new skills and gain experience of working with whole finance team while being supported to complete the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications. The role will be matrix managed to enable for line management to remains with one individual while the post holders and their responsibilities move through different areas of finance team. Ideal candidate would have already completed AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities will include collating and processing month end procedures; analysis and reconciliation of expenditure; assisting the wider team in resolving queries and improving processes. Successful candidate must possess good organisation, time management and communication skills as well as being proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Please refer to the job description and person specification to ensure that you have the necessary skills and experience to apply for this post.
About us
We offer excellent employment opportunities to new and existing staff. We aim to be a model employer by embedding best HR practice and to support new ways of working.
We pride ourselves on offering good working conditions, lifelong learning, fair pay and benefits, staff involvement and a balance between work and personal life.
We enjoy a forward thinking and innovative culture and our vision is to have healthy people, living healthy lives in healthy communities. We understand the only way to deliver this is to have the right people with the right skills.
Here is a summary of some of the benefits and services which are on offer to staff:
- 27 days paid minimum holiday and bank holiday entitlement
- NHS pension scheme
- Sick pay policy
- Occupational health services including staff counselling services
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Flexible retirement and retirement vouchers
- Health Service Discounts - offers for stores, travel, equipment etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a 24-month program of training working towards an AAT apprenticeship. This will consist of a full-time work placement plus attendance on study sessions / days in line with your apprenticeship training programme. Once you have completed your training you will fulfil the following job description in full:
To provide assistance and support to the financial and management accountants in the provision of a financial reporting while gaining exposure in all areas of finance department.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a 24-month program of training working towards an AAT apprenticeship. This will consist of a full-time work placement plus attendance on study sessions / days in line with your apprenticeship training programme. Once you have completed your training you will fulfil the following job description in full:
To provide assistance and support to the financial and management accountants in the provision of a financial reporting while gaining exposure in all areas of finance department.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and willing to continue with studies
- 4 GCSE's (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent to include English Language and Mathematics
- Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions
- Knowledge of NHS issues
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and willing to continue with studies
- 4 GCSE's (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent to include English Language and Mathematics
- Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions
- Knowledge of NHS issues
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).