Finance Assistant (Apprentice)

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please note this vacancy is only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Are you looking for an exciting finance apprenticeship role? We have an exciting opportunity in our Finance Team supporting a £1bn+ hospital Trust. The team is looking to recruit a committed individual to join as Finance Apprentice, who is enthusiastic, has great attention to detail and motivated to complete the AAT Level 3 qualification.
The 100 strong finance team provides a range of accounting services; the post holders will rotate and get experience in a couple of these services gaining invaluable experience of working in a very large, professional, committed, successful Finance Department.
As a Finance apprentice you will rotate across different finance teams, spending approx. 9 months in the service at a time. You will assist the teams in various duties including payments to suppliers, raising invoices, answering budget manager queries and reconciling control accounts. This practical experience across a wide range of financial services will provide an excellent foundation for a career in finance and the NHS.
Alongside the practical experience you will undertake a Level 3 finance apprenticeship and study Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3. Study time and off the job training will be fully supported and considered of equal importance to the work experience. UHS has developed a finance apprenticeship programme starting at Level 3 to Level 7 and a qualified accountant, allowing lots of opportunities for career development.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for applicants who really want to learn, make a difference and can think for themselves.
This opportunity will provide a strong stepping stone for further career job opportunities and development.
Applications are welcomed from anyone with a minimum of 5 A*-C GCSE’s (or equivalent), although AAT Level 2 qualified, an A Level in accounting, first class honours degree level in a non-financial degree or work experience in a finance department would be favourable.
Due to the rotational nature of this role you will be a team player with strong communication skills who is willing to work hard and be adaptable to the different demands of the department. You will have strong attention to detail will be honest with all the work that you do. You will demonstrate independence and initiative when carrying out tasks. Work experience in finance or customer services is desirable as is a good working knowledge of excel.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification

Please refer the Job description for details