Financial Accountant Apprentice

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire, SO16 6YD

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 12 November)

Posted on 29 October 2024


Summary

Are you looking for an exciting finance apprenticeship role? The team is looking to recruit a committed individual to join as a Financial Accountant Apprentice, who is enthusiastic, has great attention to detail and is motivated to complete the CIMA Level 7 qualification

Annual wage
Competitive

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The salary is a B6 agenda for change. If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/apprenticeship-pay-guidance-and-faqs

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8-4 or 9-5

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • The apprentices will work in one of the four roles before rotating to another in the second year and then the final role in the third.  
  • The roles have been carefully selected to provide apprentices with a breadth of knowledge across finance disciplines providing great work experience whilst studying for full accounting body membership
  • R&D Management Accountant
    Managing a portfolio of commercial and Non-commercial studies. Reconciling income and expenditure on each study. Producing Analysis report, managing queries and ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of income to recipient business units.

    Financial Accountant (Period end team) – Operational Finance
    Support the Finance Manager in production of the final accounts for the Trust including key working papers for external audit and proactively responding to external audit queries.

    Accountant (Tax & Treasury) – Operational Finance
    Assisting the Cash & Control Manager in VAT compliance for the organisation and subsidiaries ensuring accurate VAT is submitted in a timely basis.

    Subsidiary Accountant – Strategic Finance
    Support the Subsidiary Finance Manager with the financial management of the subsidiary finances including budget partnering, month-end reporting and preparation of annual accounts

Where you’ll work

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
  • Your training plan

    Undertake a 3-year programme of training working towards CIMA or ACCA Level 7 Apprenticeship.

    This will consist of a full-time work placement plus attendance on study sessions/days in line with your apprenticeship training programme.

    It will be blended learning, online and face to face

    More training information

    https://www.bpp.com/courses/accountancy-and-tax/apprenticeships/accounting-taxation-professional

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4 or above ( C ))
    • Maths (grade 4 or above ( C ))
    • Finance, accounting (grade pass)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Integrity
    • Professionalism

    About this company

    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. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live, the New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.

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    Company benefits

    UHS employees are able to 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

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    There are always opportunity for career progression for the right candidate within the Trust

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284614.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 12 November)

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