Finance Apprentice
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust · Radiographer · viaNHS Jobs
£25272.00
- Closing date
- 27 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Radiographer
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5659846
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Job summary
To provide routine financial and administrative support to the Finance Department whilst undertaking a Level 2 Finance apprenticeship. The postholder will assist with processing financial information, maintaining records, responding to routine enquiries and supporting finance colleagues in delivering an efficient finance service.
The postholder will develop knowledge and practical skills across a range of finance functions. Duties will focus on routine administration, data input, record maintenance and customer service while working under supervision and completing apprenticeship training.
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative and financial support to the Finance Department whilst undertaking a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship. The postholder will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing routine transactions and providing customer-focused support to colleagues and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing routine financial and administrative support across the Finance Department.
- Processing invoices, purchase orders, journals and other financial documentation in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Maintaining accurate electronic records, filing systems and financial information.
- Inputting and updating financial and non-financial data on Trust systems.
- Assisting with checking financial information and escalating discrepancies as required.
- Responding to routine enquiries from staff, suppliers and other customers.
- Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Assisting with the management of finance mailboxes and routine correspondence.
- Producing basic reports, spreadsheets and administrative information.
- Supporting the maintenance of supplier and customer records.
- Undertaking apprenticeship training and applying learning within the workplace.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective finance service.
- Attending office-based meetings and training sessions as required.
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, subject to job evaluation
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
232-COR-8347101
Job locations
Lawton House
Bellringer Road
Trentham, Stoke on Trent
ST4 8HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Financial Administration
- Process routine financial transactions including invoices, purchase orders and journals prepared by senior colleagues.
- Input financial information accurately into Trust systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist with the maintenance of supplier and customer records.
- Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Ensure electronic filing systems are maintained in an accurate and organised manner.
- Update financial and operational data within Trust systems.
- Check information for completeness and accuracy and refer anomalies to senior members of staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and organisational information.
- Respond to routine enquiries from colleagues, suppliers and service users in a professional and timely manner.
- Manage routine correspondence and assist with shared departmental mailboxes.
- Escalate complex queries or issues to appropriate members of the finance team.
- Develop effective working relationships across the Trust and with external stakeholders.
- Produce basic spreadsheets, reports and routine management information.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department.
- Assist in the preparation and organisation of financial documentation as required.
- Undertake and successfully complete a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship.
- Participate in training, development and mandatory learning activities.
- Develop knowledge of finance systems, processes and NHS financial procedures.
- Apply learning from apprenticeship studies to support service delivery.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support delivery of an efficient, customer-focused finance service.
- Contribute positively to team objectives and service improvements.
- Support colleagues across different finance functions where appropriate.
- Comply with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and information governance requirements.
- Adhere to health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and risk management policies.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and apprenticeship programme.
Job responsibilities
Financial Administration
- Process routine financial transactions including invoices, purchase orders and journals prepared by senior colleagues.
- Input financial information accurately into Trust systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist with the maintenance of supplier and customer records.
- Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Ensure electronic filing systems are maintained in an accurate and organised manner.
- Update financial and operational data within Trust systems.
- Check information for completeness and accuracy and refer anomalies to senior members of staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and organisational information.
- Respond to routine enquiries from colleagues, suppliers and service users in a professional and timely manner.
- Manage routine correspondence and assist with shared departmental mailboxes.
- Escalate complex queries or issues to appropriate members of the finance team.
- Develop effective working relationships across the Trust and with external stakeholders.
- Produce basic spreadsheets, reports and routine management information.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department.
- Assist in the preparation and organisation of financial documentation as required.
- Undertake and successfully complete a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship.
- Participate in training, development and mandatory learning activities.
- Develop knowledge of finance systems, processes and NHS financial procedures.
- Apply learning from apprenticeship studies to support service delivery.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support delivery of an efficient, customer-focused finance service.
- Contribute positively to team objectives and service improvements.
- Support colleagues across different finance functions where appropriate.
- Comply with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and information governance requirements.
- Adhere to health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and risk management policies.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and apprenticeship programme.
What you need to do now
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