Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 years (training post).
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Are you looking for an alternative to university but with the same long-term prospects? If you are you interested in a career in finance and accountancy then our Apprenticeship Programme may be the next step for you. An apprenticeship is a chance for you to develop your career by working with experienced people, gaining qualifications and being paid at the same time.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's Finance team as a Finance Apprentice. We will give you training, support and guidance to develop your potential.
The three-year fixed term Apprenticeship Programme offers professional training with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) from level 2 through to level 4. As a training post, it is dependent upon successful completion of each stage of AAT. This will enable you to work within the Finance Department to gain experience and confidence, build a portfolio of evidence for apprenticeship accreditation, participate in appropriate training opportunities and understand the role.
You will receive development support including performance discussions and feedback on a regular basis to make sure that you learn and develop your financial management skills on the job.
Main duties of the job
The Apprenticeship will mainly consist of:
- A Technical Certificate (AAT), covering underpinning knowledge.
- Key hard skills, such as literacy and numeracy.
- Key soft skills, such as communication and emotional intelligence.
- Undertaking core operational finance duties.
You should be able to work to tight deadlines, have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate drive and commitment to consistently achieving high standards.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The base of the role will be discussed at interview and will be flexible, based on the successful candidate's location.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- A Level In relevant area or equivalent level of experience
- Educated to GCSE level, including a GCSE in Maths and English at grade A-C.
- Willingness to work towards AAT Level 3 qualification within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards AAT Level 4.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of solving financial calculations and reconciliations.
- Experience of using of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Experience of financial accounting in a large organisation, including the use of financial ledger systems such as Oracle.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication and numeracy skills. Ability to communicate sensitively.
- Expertise in the use of keyboard skills, spreadsheets, databases and financial ledgers.
- Ability to work accurately with appropriate attention to detail.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
Desirable
- Ability to understand and explain complex financial issues to a non-financial audience clearly & persuasively.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of accounting theories and processes including bookkeeping, accruals and prepayments.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High self-motivation.
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to staff at all levels.
- Team player.
- Flexible, adaptable, receptive and open to new ideas and to embracing change.
- Committed to electronic working
- Enthusiastic. Self-motivated and customer-focussed approach.
- Calm under pressure.
- Openness to feedback, and willingness to provide feedback to colleagues.
- Confident and self-aware.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- A Level In relevant area or equivalent level of experience
- Educated to GCSE level, including a GCSE in Maths and English at grade A-C.
- Willingness to work towards AAT Level 3 qualification within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards AAT Level 4.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of solving financial calculations and reconciliations.
- Experience of using of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Experience of financial accounting in a large organisation, including the use of financial ledger systems such as Oracle.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication and numeracy skills. Ability to communicate sensitively.
- Expertise in the use of keyboard skills, spreadsheets, databases and financial ledgers.
- Ability to work accurately with appropriate attention to detail.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
Desirable
- Ability to understand and explain complex financial issues to a non-financial audience clearly & persuasively.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of accounting theories and processes including bookkeeping, accruals and prepayments.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High self-motivation.
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to staff at all levels.
- Team player.
- Flexible, adaptable, receptive and open to new ideas and to embracing change.
- Committed to electronic working
- Enthusiastic. Self-motivated and customer-focussed approach.
- Calm under pressure.
- Openness to feedback, and willingness to provide feedback to colleagues.
- Confident and self-aware.
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).
