Job summary
Ready to launch your career in NHS finance?
Join us at Public Health Wales as an Apprentice Finance Assistant and gain hands-on experience across key financial functions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive team while working towards a recognised finance qualification through an apprenticeship programme.
The role is hybrid, with the opportunity to work from home and a requirement to attend our Cardiff office regularly -- offering flexibility while staying connected with the team.
You'll be part of a dynamic finance function that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Detail-oriented and organised
- A team player with good communication skills
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to build a career in public sector finance, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
oSupport Core Financial Operations: Assist with a range of financial operations including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, VAT, Capital, and other core finance activities. Contribute to wider financial functions such as budget monitoring, financial systems, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with NHS procedures.
o Contribute to Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly and annual accounts by helping to compile working papers, perform reconciliations, and meet internal and external reporting requirements, including audit.
o Gain Broad Finance Experience: Rotate across the finance function to develop a well-rounded understanding of financial management, reporting, and control within an NHS environment.Full details can be found in the job description and person specification.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of your apprenticeship, you will develop proficiency in the following:
Supporting financial operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, VAT, Capital, and budget monitoring.
Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual accounts, reconciliations, and audit support.
Rotating across finance functions to gain broad experience in financial management and reporting.
Using financial systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage and analyse data.
Communicating with budget holders, suppliers, and colleagues to resolve queries and support financial processes.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the Finance department and gain a deeper understanding of how we support public health priorities.
Apprenticeships in Public Health Wales
This apprenticeship is open to anyone aged 16 or over, whether you are just starting out in your career, looking for a career change, or returning to work.
Please refer to the Person Specification to ensure you meet the Welsh Government requirements for undertaking an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships with Public Health Wales are a fantastic way to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience, transferable skills, and nationally recognised qualifications.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of your apprenticeship, you will develop proficiency in the following:
Supporting financial operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, VAT, Capital, and budget monitoring.
Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual accounts, reconciliations, and audit support.
Rotating across finance functions to gain broad experience in financial management and reporting.
Using financial systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage and analyse data.
Communicating with budget holders, suppliers, and colleagues to resolve queries and support financial processes.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the Finance department and gain a deeper understanding of how we support public health priorities.
Apprenticeships in Public Health Wales
This apprenticeship is open to anyone aged 16 or over, whether you are just starting out in your career, looking for a career change, or returning to work.
Please refer to the Person Specification to ensure you meet the Welsh Government requirements for undertaking an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships with Public Health Wales are a fantastic way to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience, transferable skills, and nationally recognised qualifications.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare or public sector finance environment.
- Previous experience in a finance-related role.
Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with a willingness to develop further skills through training.
- Interest in working with numbers and using IT systems, with a willingness to learn and improve.
- Clear and respectful communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for a workplace environment.
- Friendly and approachable, with the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Willing to take initiative and show enthusiasm for learning new tasks and responsibilities.
- Able to follow instructions carefully and complete tasks in an organised and accurate way.
- Willing to manage time effectively, with support, to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude towards workplace values and behaviours and is open to feedback and personal development.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Commitment to complete the Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship qualification and attend all off-the-job training when required.
- Flexibility to attend meetings or events (in person or virtual) as needed
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the apprenticeship or service
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare or public sector finance environment.
- Previous experience in a finance-related role.
Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with a willingness to develop further skills through training.
- Interest in working with numbers and using IT systems, with a willingness to learn and improve.
- Clear and respectful communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for a workplace environment.
- Friendly and approachable, with the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Willing to take initiative and show enthusiasm for learning new tasks and responsibilities.
- Able to follow instructions carefully and complete tasks in an organised and accurate way.
- Willing to manage time effectively, with support, to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude towards workplace values and behaviours and is open to feedback and personal development.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Commitment to complete the Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship qualification and attend all off-the-job training when required.
- Flexibility to attend meetings or events (in person or virtual) as needed
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the apprenticeship or service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
