We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
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
Working for our organisation
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.
Education
Essential criteria
* Good general standard of education GSCE’s in English and Maths A-E (or equivalent qualification)
Desirable criteria
* 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 criteria
* Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
Knowledge / Skills
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* 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 criteria
* Experience of working on own initiative
* Able to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of working in a customer focused manner
* Experience of working in an office environment
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