Job summaryAre you looking to start or progress your finance career within the NHS? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team within NHS England, East of England region.As part of the Finance Team, we are offering the opportunity to gain valuable NHS experience, with working towards the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard, a nationally recognised qualification (AAT). This programme is over 18-24 months (possibly extended to 36mths); working hours are 37.5 hr p/w. A detailed job description is attached.Full training will be given on finance systems, and you'll be supported by a dedicated Finance Manager throughout the apprenticeship.New apprentices will be employed on NHS terms and conditions.Upon completion, support will be provided to help you apply for appropriate positions within the organisation/wider NHS. We can't guarantee a suitable role will be available at that time, but we'll do all we can to support you.You must be over 16 and been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. We're inviting applications from candidates with 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English.Whilst we actively encourage flexible working, you'll be required to work in an office at least two days p/w. Our main sites are at Fulbourn (Cambridge) or Welwyn Garden City.Please don't apply if you've achieved an AAT level 3 or higher Finance qualification as you'll not be eligible for this Apprenticeship scheme.Main duties of the jobWe are inviting applications from candidates with 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English. You will have excellent keyboard and computer skills, good written, verbal and interpersonal skills with ideally having gained experience within in a busy office, customer-based environment or volunteer role.Examples of finance activities you will be supported to learn and get involved in:Learning how to produce monthly finance information for managersRecording and analysing financial information using spreadsheets and financial systems to ensure resources are spent effectivelyTo prepare and input reversible and standard journals into the financial ledger as requiredTo maintain the SBS Oracle system to process invoices and ensure invoices are processed in a timely mannerTo assist in the production of monthly budget reporting, including variance analysis, reports and reconciliations which will ensure that the financial information provided for NHS England is timely and accurate.Answering queries from budget holders, business managers and the wider finance team about financial informationYou will actively engage with all aspects of the study programme and submit assignments, to the required standard within the agreed deadlines. There will be lots of opportunity to join in learning events and activities in the workplace that will also support your professional and personal development.About usThe NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesLocation: Flexible across NHSE: Victoria House Fulbourn, Charter Hse WGC, County Hall, Norwich, Phoenix Ct, Basildon, Priory Hse SheffordFor a detailed job description and Person Specification for this position, please see attached Job Description. Some key aspects of the Person Specification have been listed below.Person SpecificationQualifications (essential)Functional Maths and English qualificationsExperience (essential)Able to work accurately under pressureAble to work well as part of a teamKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFunctional Maths and English qualifications3 further GCSE passes (grade 5-9)Skills and CapabilitiesEssentialAble to work accurately under pressureAble to work well as part of a teamKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelKnowledge and experienceEssentialPrevious experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systemsKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelKnowledge of NHS issuesDesirableKnowledge of NHS issuesAwareness of a range of Health Services provisionsExperience of working in a health care environmentEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressVictoria House (Flexible across the Region)Victoria HouseFulbournCB21 5XAEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)