Finance Apprentice

The post holder will be a member of a small team and will be required to work closely with finance and operational colleagues, project groups and other partner organisations, including ICB's, local Authorities, other NHS organisations and stakeholders to support the provision of efficient and effective financial management including those provided.
The post holder will be part of a team rotating across financial management, financial services, and costing & reporting, providing a comprehensive and professional financial support to a range of budget holders.
To support the various finance teams. This includes the productions of accurate information to enable the Trust to meet its financial duties, Provide support and assistance for the directorate finance team in the production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, reports and reconciliations, which will ensure that the financial information used within the directorate is accurate.
Assist in the production of monthly budget statements and monthly finance reports using the computerised financial systems, Excel and Word.
Provision of financial advice and information to budget holders and key stakeholders groups across the Directorates.
Assist in reconciliation of control/bank accounts, supplier statements and general office administration duties.
Understand & assist in the maintenance of the fixed asset register and link to the general ledger.
Support in the monthly internal and external reporting schedule.
Understand National Cost Collection and how costings are generated within the trust.
The post holder would be required to work within the finance protocols and with guidance from other members of the finance team.
Manage agreed workload to ensure monthly/weekly timescales are met.
Keep up to date with their apprenticeship training schedule and all relating activities.
Support all functions of finance when needed.

Working for our organisation
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.,

• Obtaining funding for an apprenticeship through another training provider (i.e. undertaking an apprenticeship elsewhere at the same time)

Duration of post
This post provides an opportunity to gain the skills required to continue in the role post apprenticeship subject to meeting certain criteria.
Advanced entry requirements

• NVQ level 2 (GCSE grade 5-9) or A Level or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy


• Working towards or completed AAT level 2

Application process:
Please tell us about your skills, experience and knowledge you should relate these to the requirements of the post - look at the person specification and tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria (and desirable criteria if you do), providing examples as necessary.
The information you provide can include details of education, work experience, courses, voluntary work, hobbies or activities in your personal life.
The majority of communication throughout the application process will be electronics so please check your emails regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
+ Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video