Job Description

Apprentice Finance Assistant
Are you motivated and keen to learn while you earn? Looking for an opportunity that will set off your career? Then this could be the perfect job for you. Keep reading to find out more about Aneurin Bevan Apprenticeships...
If you have a passion for health care, interacting with people and want to make a difference to the Gwent community with an employer which strives to put people first this is the opportunity for you.
We have an exciting Apprentice Finance Assistant vacancy in our Central Management Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and to achieve an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 and Level 3 Qualification, with the option to study for AAT Level 4 subject to completion of Level's 2 & 3.
The job description attached will give you an overview of the tasks you will be trained to undertake by the end of the Apprenticeship.
You will receive a comprehensive induction, formal training and you will be provided with the support and guidance that you need to achieve success!
You will need to be dedicated to completing the qualification and have an interest in the Health Service.
Main duties of the job
As an apprentice finance assistant you will:

• Earn a salary while studying
• Gain job specific skills, knowledge and behaviours
• Have regular pastoral support and personal development reviews
• Gain knowledge of finance processes in the Health Board
• Provide finance support across varying teams and services
• Receive training and gain knowledge on NHS electronic systems
• Gain experience within the NHS and understand the structure and different services delivered to our local community.

You will be helping to provide a first class service to members of the public, patients and colleagues across the Health Board.
This role is fixed term for 24 months with an option to extend to 36 months (subject to successful completion of AAT levels 2 & 3)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,833 a year Annex 21, 65% Band 2 (Year 1), 70% (Year 2), 75% (Year 3)
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-AC325-0825
Job locations
Ty Gwent
Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View
Cwmbran
NP44 3HR
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Good general standard of education GSCE's in English and Maths A-E (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

• 5 GSCE's at grade A-E including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business/Administration OR equivalent demonstrable experience/ level of education

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work

Knowledge / Skills
Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when following procedures

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of financial systems & processes
• Basic knowledge of the NHS environment
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working on own initiative
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in a customer focused manner
• Experience of working in an office environment

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Good general standard of education GSCE's in English and Maths A-E (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

• 5 GSCE's at grade A-E including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business/Administration OR equivalent demonstrable experience/ level of education

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work

Knowledge / Skills
Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when following procedures

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of financial systems & processes
• Basic knowledge of the NHS environment
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working on own initiative
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in a customer focused manner
• Experience of working in an office environment