Accounting Apprentice

Apprentices are employed on a full time, fixed-term contract attending day release training studying industry recognised AAT qualifications.

The role may either be within one or may rotate through various functions of the Finance Department such as:

Management Accounting Income & Costing Accounts Payable/Receivable Financial Services Financial Accounting and Cashiers

Training:

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

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

Training Outcome:
On completion successful candidates could have the opportunity to continue to higher level apprenticeships studying the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) and ultimately undertaking a professional accounting qualification

Employer Description:
The NHS has a multi-billion pound budget to deliver an efficient, modern, safe and effective healthcare service to patients. Constantly striving to make efficiency savings there is a need for a workforce empowered to deliver the NHS of the future putting the patient at the heart of how care is organised. Almost 2 million people make up the NHS workforce with over 350 different careers being split into 15 categories, one of which encompasses those who work in Finance. In England there are over 16,000 staff working in this area of which 2,700 are in the North West.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Reliable and Punctual,Good Interpersonal Skills,Professional Attitude