Job summary Are you looking for an entry-level Finance role working for one of the largest hospitals in the UK that is both exciting and challenging? The Finance Team at Cambridge University Hospitals are launching a new Level 3 Financial Management Apprenticeship role which will combine study towards a professional accountancy qualification - the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship (with AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians - Level 3 included) alongside gaining experience and training in a busy and diverse finance team. This is a 24 month fixed term apprenticeship. Main duties of the job We are a large, diverse department committed to developing our staff which presents excellent development opportunities offering CPD, training and Study Support. We are an accredited employer for ACCA, CIPFA and CIMA and have been awarded Level 1 accreditation by One NHS Finance reflecting our commitment to the development of our staff and department. We are seeking enthusiastic staff to build a diverse workforce which reflects the values of the Trust and the patients and population that we serve within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region. If you are looking for a role that shapes how finance meets the needs of our healthcare services, working alongside with clinical teams and managers as well as focusing on your personal development, then come and start your NHS Finance Career at CUH. Key elements of the role: Once trained, to work with the finance team to complete month end routine requirements To develop the skills to be able to investigate significant variances by interrogating all the financial ledger sub-systems and liaising with budget holders To meet regularly with budget holders, initially with colleagues, and provide professional support to them To work towards assisting with simple ad-hoc costing exercises and investigations as required Once trained, to raise invoices and purchase orders and responding to invoice queries, escalating where appropriate About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Apprenticeship Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 180-F-245475 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study an Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship (with AAT Association of Accounting Technicians Level 3 included). You will need to have minimum GCSE Grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English plus an AAT or Bookkeeping Level 2 qualification. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, supervision and mentoring. The Trust is proud of its values of Together Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities. There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice. We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website http://bit.ly/3Akstsm NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 15th November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study an Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship (with AAT Association of Accounting Technicians Level 3 included). You will need to have minimum GCSE Grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English plus an AAT or Bookkeeping Level 2 qualification. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, supervision and mentoring. The Trust is proud of its values of Together Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities. There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice. We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website http://bit.ly/3Akstsm NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 15th November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level standard or equivalent GCSE or equivalent in Higher Level Mathematics and English AAT level 2 or a Level 2 bookkeeping qualification Experience Essential MS Office - preparing reports in Word, and using Excel for data - being able to use different formulae. Planning and prioritising your time to balance different demands and deadlines Desirable Some experience of working in an accounting department in a management accountant role within a large organisation would be beneficial Knowledge Essential Understand the use and explain the purpose of accounting accruals and provisions. Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving. Prepared to contribute to how the department operates Skills Essential An ability to listen to budget holders and to respond to questions or requests for information in a way which non-financial staff will understand and can interpret. Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both non-finance and finance staff. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the organisation. Able to carry out work with the required attention to detail in a busy financial management department. Able to concentrate and focus on a range of issues particularly during the monthly reporting cycle. Able to prioritise own workload. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level standard or equivalent GCSE or equivalent in Higher Level Mathematics and English AAT level 2 or a Level 2 bookkeeping qualification Experience Essential MS Office - preparing reports in Word, and using Excel for data - being able to use different formulae. Planning and prioritising your time to balance different demands and deadlines Desirable Some experience of working in an accounting department in a management accountant role within a large organisation would be beneficial Knowledge Essential Understand the use and explain the purpose of accounting accruals and provisions. Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving. Prepared to contribute to how the department operates Skills Essential An ability to listen to budget holders and to respond to questions or requests for information in a way which non-financial staff will understand and can interpret. Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both non-finance and finance staff. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the organisation. Able to carry out work with the required attention to detail in a busy financial management department. Able to concentrate and focus on a range of issues particularly during the monthly reporting cycle. Able to prioritise own workload. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)