Apprentice Assistant Financial Accountant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - ref. d58774903
Apprentice Assistant Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
BandApprenticeship
Hours: 37.5 per week (inclusive of 6 hours per week ‘off the job’ training time). All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Finance Team is looking for an apprentice to join our team. This is an exciting role within the team and one that will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate.
This is a fabulous opportunity to undertake an Assistant Account Level 3 Apprenticeship whilst learning many key ‘on the job’ skills. Your role will often be the first point of contact for our staff, so you’ll need the right interpersonal skills and a drive to deliver excellent levels of customer service.
In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules,please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you- You are 16 years old or over
- You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years
- You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications
- You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role
- You have not previously undertaken an Accounting qualification.
Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.
I If you are unsure of any of these, please email us onApprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk, highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.
Interview date: w/c 28th October 2024
Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the Term is 18 months.For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage and then vs age from months 13 to 18.Upon successful completion of the training, a permanent role may be offered, subject to your performance during the apprenticeship, and MKUH resource requirements at the time.
You’ll need excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build and sustain good relationships in and outside the hospital; good attention to detail and computer literacy.
The Finance Team has two arms with approximately 30 team members: Financial Services, covering areas such as capital, charity, subsidiary, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, governance and statutory returns; and Financial Management, covering areas such as divisional business partnering, income, costing and system reporting.
The Apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme as well as receiving support from the MKUH Apprenticeship Team.Alongside your apprenticeship studies, you will also complete an AAT Diploma in Accounting qualification.
MKUH staff scored highest for "We work flexibly" theme, scoring 6.86 out of 10.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Main duties and responsibilities
(Full training will be given over the course of the apprenticeship)- Assist in the successful completion of the Trust’s accounts and financial returns.
- Produce the monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and action any changes necessary to maintain the integrity of the balance sheet.
- Working with the Financial Accountant in the preparation of several specific accounts schedules including full working papers.
- The monthly completion of the income and expenditure analysis
- The completion of the RTA returns to the CRU.
- Assist in the completion of the monthly vat return ready for submission.
- Preparation of various month end journals to include, lease cars, childcare vouchers, vat, pharmacy, RTA. Ensuring all adjustments are posted accurately and to agreed month end deadlines.
- To be able to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of individuals, e.g., colleagues from other NHS bodies during the agreement of balances exercise, and assisting external and internal auditors.
- To carry out any other duties as may be required from time to time to satisfy the requirements of the Trust and as specified by the Financial Accountant, that is commensurate with the grading of the post.
All duties to be carried out in accordance with department policies, procedures, standing financial instructions and standing orders. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards in carrying out their duties and to exercise due care and diligence at all times.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024