The post holder will gain experience and be responsible for the following: Entry level management and financial accounting, learning the key aspects of work involved in closing month ends and supporting the wider team in reporting key financial information to budget holders and their teams. Design and maintain routine reports and spreadsheets as required by the team and to assist in the maintenance and development of routine information spreadsheets including those around staffing pay calculations, which will be utilised to identify the impact of cost changes between financial years. Liaison between the Finance team and Invoice Query Managers, including the financial coding of agency staff. Financial gatekeeping of the Trust HR and recruitment systems ensuring all key details are provided by recruiting managers and that Financial Management respond to compliant requests in a timely manner. Able to communicate through written and verbal methods and respond to routine queries from stakeholders. Analyse and interpret financial payments, receipts and assist in the calculation and processing of regular accrual and adjustment journals in line with the reporting cycle timetable. Regular input and data manipulation into Trust databases. Gain knowledge of, and apply, Trust and accounting policies and other relevant guidance appropriate to the area of work. The role will support the data collection and invoicing of the Trusts non-contracted and overseas patient activity on a monthly basis. This will involve the creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheet reports to identify and communicate chargeable episodes and be involved in the production of invoices with supporting documentation to numerous Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Finance Hub Manager. The apprentice will be expected to meet the requirements of this job description by the end of the apprenticeship. This will be achieved by gaining relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the structured learning that are set by the training provider and line manager. Other responsibilities Communicate with staff, budget holders, customers and suppliers as required, responding to routine queries. Develop own skills, knowledge, behaviours and provide information to others to help their development. Undertake regular supervision and appraisals to discuss ongoing learning and future aspirations. Contribute to the improvement of services Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so Gather, analyse and report a limited range of data and information Contribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment. Coordinate and monitor the use of financial resources Organise and plan own workload of straightforward activities with attention to specific aspects of services and/or projects. Able to follow Trust policies and procedures, whilst suggesting improvements to current practices within the department. Raise stationery orders as and when required Undertake research and development activities to support service improvement Participation in staff survey requirements