Job summary
Finance Assistant Apprentice (Accounts Payable/Receivable)
Department: Finance
Band Apprentice, £14,722 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time,37.5 per week, inclusive of 6 hours per week 'off the job' training time. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Finance Team is looking for an apprentice to join our team. This is an exciting role within the team and one that will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate.
This is a fabulous opportunity to undertake an Assistant Account Level 2 Apprenticeship whilst learning many key 'on the job' skills. Your role will often be the first point of contact for our staff, so you'll need the right interpersonal skills and a drive to deliver excellent levels of customer service. You'll need excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build and sustain good relationships in and outside the hospital; good attention to detail and computer literacy.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 27 October 2025
Main duties of the job
The Finance Team has two arms with approximately 30 team members:Financial Services, covering areas such as capital, charity, subsidiary, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, governance and statutory returns; and Financial Management, covering areas such as divisional business partnering, income, costing and system reporting.
The Apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme as well as receiving support from the MKUH Apprenticeship Team. Alongside your apprenticeship studies, you will also complete an AAT Diploma in Accounting qualification.
In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk, highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.
- You are 16 years old or over,- You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years,- You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications,- You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role,- You have not previously undertaken an Accounting qualification
Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.
About us
NHS Staff Survey: 73.4%of our staff feel they receive therespect they deserve from colleagues--a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn't just a value--it's a daily reality.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the Term is 18 months. For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage and then vs age from months 13 to 18. Upon successful completion of the training, a permanent role may be offered, subject to your performance during the apprenticeship, and MKUH resource requirements at the time.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees.
We are a Two Ticks employer and are committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the Term is 18 months. For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage and then vs age from months 13 to 18. Upon successful completion of the training, a permanent role may be offered, subject to your performance during the apprenticeship, and MKUH resource requirements at the time.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees.
We are a Two Ticks employer and are committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Certificates to evidence a minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above (including GCSE Maths and English).
- Willingness to study the Apprenticeship
- Work Experience and/or a keen interest in Accounting and Finance
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word
Desirable
- Experience of working with and manipulating large volumes of data
- Experience of working within finance controls and procedures
- Experienced user of computerised accounting and financial reporting systems, in particular Oracle R12 and Business Intelligence
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, agreeing priorities where necessary.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and direction whilst adhering to Trust Policies and guidelines.
- Able to interpret guidelines and implement appropriate changes to working practices.
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial summaries.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate (both written & verbal) with people at all levels from within the organisation or external to it.
- Ability to identify and implement improvements to working practices.
- Experience of presenting financial data to other people
Personal and people development
Essential
- Desire to learn and develop
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Certificates to evidence a minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above (including GCSE Maths and English).
- Willingness to study the Apprenticeship
- Work Experience and/or a keen interest in Accounting and Finance
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word
Desirable
- Experience of working with and manipulating large volumes of data
- Experience of working within finance controls and procedures
- Experienced user of computerised accounting and financial reporting systems, in particular Oracle R12 and Business Intelligence
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, agreeing priorities where necessary.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and direction whilst adhering to Trust Policies and guidelines.
- Able to interpret guidelines and implement appropriate changes to working practices.
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial summaries.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate (both written & verbal) with people at all levels from within the organisation or external to it.
- Ability to identify and implement improvements to working practices.
- Experience of presenting financial data to other people
Personal and people development
Essential
- Desire to learn and develop
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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.
