Finance Apprentice

Assist in the investigation and resolution of routine financial discrepancies, referring complex queries to your line manager or supervisor as required. Forward financial forms (invoices, timesheets etc.) to authorised staff for approval in accordance with agreed procedures. Input financial data into spreadsheets, databases and finance and payroll systems as required and as directed by line manager. Update data held in spreadsheets, databases and electronic finance and payroll systems in accordance with agreed procedures.

Check data held in spreadsheets, databases, and electronic finance and HR/payroll & pension systems and identify any discrepancies. Create simple spreadsheets for recording of data as required. Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, referring complex queries to your line manager or supervisor as required. Assist in the production of financial reports to agreed timescales.

Check financial approvals have been made in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and the authorised signatory list and forward these to the appropriate officer for approval or refer to line manager as necessary. Support the development and implementation of financial/payroll policies and procedures by making suggestions for changes and adapting processes in your own work area. People Management and Development Organise own day to day work with support and direction from line manager. Propose innovations to procedures by making suggestions for changes and adapting processes in your own work area.

Patient Care Delivery Assist patients and visitors with payments and/or reimbursements. Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Attend college one day per week studying towards AAT qualification. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.