Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Finance Apprentice

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

Apprentice Finance Assistant

Are you motivated and keen to learn while you earn? Looking for an opportunity that will set off your career? Then this could be the perfect job for you. Keep reading to find out more about Aneurin Bevan Apprenticeships...

If you have a passion for health care, interacting with people and want to make a difference to the Gwent community with an employer which strives to put people first this is the opportunity for you.

We have an exciting Apprentice Finance Assistant vacancy in our Central Management Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and to achieve an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 and Level 3 Qualification, with the option to study for AAT Level 4 subject to completion of Level's 2 & 3.

The job description attached will give you an overview of the tasks you will be trained to undertake by the end of the Apprenticeship.

You will receive a comprehensive induction, formal training and you will be provided with the support and guidance that you need to achieve success!

You will need to be dedicated to completing the qualification and have an interest in the Health Service.

Main duties of the job

As an apprentice finance assistant you will:

  • Earn a salary while studying
  • Gain job specific skills, knowledge and behaviours
  • Have regular pastoral support and personal development reviews
  • Gain knowledge of finance processes in the Health Board
  • Provide finance support across varying teams and services
  • Receive training and gain knowledge on NHS electronic systems
  • Gain experience within the NHS and understand the structure and different services delivered to our local community.

You will be helping to provide a first class service to members of the public, patients and colleagues across the Health Board.

This role is fixed term for 24 months with an option to extend to 36 months (subject to successful completion of AAT levels 2 & 3)

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year Annex 21, 65% Band 2 (Year 1), 70% (Year 2), 75% (Year 3)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC325-0825

Job locations

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Good general standard of education GSCE's in English and Maths A-E (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

  • 5 GSCE's at grade A-E including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
  • NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business/Administration OR equivalent demonstrable experience/ level of education

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when following procedures

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Basic knowledge of financial systems & processes
  • Basic knowledge of the NHS environment
  • Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on own initiative
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working in a customer focused manner
  • Experience of working in an office environment
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Good general standard of education GSCE's in English and Maths A-E (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

  • 5 GSCE's at grade A-E including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
  • NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business/Administration OR equivalent demonstrable experience/ level of education

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when following procedures

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Basic knowledge of financial systems & processes
  • Basic knowledge of the NHS environment
  • Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on own initiative
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working in a customer focused manner
  • Experience of working in an office environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager, Central Management Accounting

Sian Allen-Hitchen

sian.allen-hitchen@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year Annex 21, 65% Band 2 (Year 1), 70% (Year 2), 75% (Year 3)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC325-0825

Job locations

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Supporting documents

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