Job Overview Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trus t are offering a successful value driven Finance apprenticeship programme. An apprenticeship provides you a real job, with hands-on professional experience, a salary and the chance to train while you work. The programme provides a set of recognised knowledge and vocational skills. Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16 with no upper age limit, providing you do not hold an apprenticeship or qualification in that same subject and level. This is a great entry level opportunity for someone seeking to start their career in finance. Our well established team will support you as you commence your journey. We are seeking 2 Finance Apprentices to join our friendly Financial Management team. You will be responsible for assisting Directorate Finance teams in ensuring the production of accurate monthly financial performance reports, entering journals and budget changes into the ledger, undertake analytic work and assist in providing advice and support to budget holders. Trust will provide support in: - Achieving an accounting qualification in AAT level 2/3 (Association of Accounting Technicians) Working within the organisation to gain confidence, experience and build a portfolio of evidence for apprenticeship accreditation. Gaining work experience in the finance administration processes, participate in appropriate training opportunities, and understand the role Should you wish to have an informal chat to find out more about these posts please contact Paresh Patel (tel. 0788 1511144) Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities) The post holder will a ssist the Assistant Finance Manager in ensuring that budgets and expenditure are accurately recorded in the ledger, that the ledger is accurately maintained and that month end procedures are carried out in line with Trust procedures. The post holder will have the opportunity to access work and earn a wage as they learn on the job. It is part of the Trusts grow our own workforce for the future programme. Being an apprentice may be the post holder s first step of a career in the NHS. It is an opportunity for the post holder to experience work, study, and learn new skills. The post holder will work towards a Level 3 AAT - Assistant accountant, Level: 3 (Standard, 18 months) During the apprenticeship the post holder will undertake work-based assessments, complete all assignments/projects relating to the Apprenticeship framework and present evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes for a p p r ent ic e s h ip a cc r ed i tat i on. The post holder will be assessed throughout the Apprenticeship contract in regard to practice and education and will be expected to complete the essential elements of the apprenticeship within an 18-month time frame. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.