Job Description

You will be enrolled with a local education provider Kaplan and will be required to complete the Association of Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship Level 3 within 15-18 months of starting. There is a 3 Month initial Assessment, 12-month training period, followed by up to 3 months to complete the End Point Assessment. After which you will be required to sit the Association of Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship Level 4 Apprenticeship.
On successful completion of AAT Level 2, you will automatically be transferred to the Band 3 post and salary.
This opportunity will provide you with valuable experience and offer a strong foundation for a career within the NHS.
This is an excellent opportunity to assist the Financial Services Team within the Trust. The successful applicant will assist with the timely provision of an efficient, high quality service within the Finance Function. This Apprentice Role is Generic across all of Account Receivable, Accounts Payable and Technical Finance (Financial Services ). They will have the opportunity to work in a variety of the finance departments, gaining fantastic experience.

• Interview Date: 31st July 2025
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to assist the Financial Services Team within the Trust. The successful applicant will assist with the timely provision of an efficient, high quality service. The successful applicant will be enrolled within the finance apprentice scheme which will require study toward professional qualification AAT.
The post holder will help ensure transactions are paid or entered in a timely manner. All queries are resolved and all appropriate VAT or discount saving are identified and made. Other responsibilities include scanning of documents and general administrative duties. This post will also include an element of cashiering duties within the main hospital sites.
The successful applicant will have experience working within a busy environment, preferably in an accountancy related role, working to tight deadlines, and will have appropriate skills to effectively communicate with staff at all levels. They will have the opportunity to work in all of the finance departments, gaining fantastic experience.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 to 25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-26-45-DR
Job locations
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE7 7DN
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Throughout the apprenticeship the post holder will gain experience within the Finance Department, including areas such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems and Controls, Cashiers and Technical Financial Services.
• To assist in the day to day operation of the Finance Services department ensuring the delivery of a consistently high quality service to the Trust
• To work flexibly as required to meet the needs of the various Financial services Departments
• To assist in the co-ordination and control of activities within the various Finance Services Teams.
• To ensure that transactions relating to the Trusts activities are processed in a timely manner.
• To work flexibly and actively assist in the collection or payment of monies relating to the Trusts Activities
• To take immediate action in any remedial adjustments required to ensure the accurate financial recording of the Trusts activities

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. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:

• Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.

Further information:

• You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
• You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
• We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
• We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.

Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enroll on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website. Job description
Job responsibilities

• Throughout the apprenticeship the post holder will gain experience within the Finance Department, including areas such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems and Controls, Cashiers and Technical Financial Services.
• To assist in the day to day operation of the Finance Services department ensuring the delivery of a consistently high quality service to the Trust
• To work flexibly as required to meet the needs of the various Financial services Departments
• To assist in the co-ordination and control of activities within the various Finance Services Teams.
• To ensure that transactions relating to the Trusts activities are processed in a timely manner.
• To work flexibly and actively assist in the collection or payment of monies relating to the Trusts Activities
• To take immediate action in any remedial adjustments required to ensure the accurate financial recording of the Trusts activities

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. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:

• Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.

Further information:

• You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
• You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
• We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
• We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.

Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enroll on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics (Grades 9 - 4, or A* - C, or Functional/Key skills at level 2) and English
• Motivated to complete further studying and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent It skills
• GCSE grades 4 to 9 including IT / ICT
• Accounting Technician or be progressing towards a professional accountancy (CCAB) qualification or NVQ Level 2 in a numerate subject or equivalent experience
• Three A* to C Grade A levels or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Able to work towards the completion of a project within set deadlines.
• A good working knowledge of financial and non-financial computer systems such as Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Experience or Education in Business or Numeric Subjects

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Ability to be able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to
• Able to work within set routines with little direct supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to work within a team

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics (Grades 9 - 4, or A* - C, or Functional/Key skills at level 2) and English
• Motivated to complete further studying and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent It skills
• GCSE grades 4 to 9 including IT / ICT
• Accounting Technician or be progressing towards a professional accountancy (CCAB) qualification or NVQ Level 2 in a numerate subject or equivalent experience
• Three A* to C Grade A levels or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Able to work towards the completion of a project within set deadlines.
• A good working knowledge of financial and non-financial computer systems such as Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Experience or Education in Business or Numeric Subjects

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Ability to be able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to
• Able to work within set routines with little direct supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to work within a team