Job Description

The Finance Apprentice will support the finance team in providing a reliable and effective financial support service to Sussex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Ensure that financial information is processed accurately and in time with financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.
Investigate enquiries and queries from suppliers/ staff and customers and provide advice and assistance as required.
This is an apprenticeship role. please do not apply if you already hold a finance qualification Level 3 or above.
Main duties of the job
The apprentice will be working towards:
Responding to routine staff, customer and other queries, some of which may be sensitive or contentious, either verbally or in writing (including email)
Provide assistance in raising invoices and liaising with customers for payment of debts
Provide financial information to line manager and other staff in the organisation in accordance with agreed procedures.
Escalate complex queries to line manager or other staff as appropriate
Provide cover for other members of the Finance directorate, at a level commensurate with your grade, as directed by your line manager or supervisor.
Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as delegated or requested.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
17 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7504035-OCT25
Job locations
Worthing
21 Farncombe rd, Worthing
Worthing
BN11 2BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Please refer to the full and Person Specification attached to this advert under "Supporting Information" which will provide further information on this role Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Please refer to the full and Person Specification attached to this advert under "Supporting Information" which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Keyboard skills
Essential

• Basic MS office experience
• Evidence of working with others

Desirable

• Working with Excel
• Working with high volumes of information

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification
Keyboard skills
Essential

• Basic MS office experience
• Evidence of working with others

Desirable

• Working with Excel
• Working with high volumes of information

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Skills Required