Finance Apprentice

Job Introduction **Finance Apprentice**
**Launch your career as a Finance Apprentice with DHU Healthcare**
As a Finance Apprentice, you will work closely with the Finance Team to support a wide range of functions, including (but not limited to) Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Management Accounts, and Financial Reporting. This diverse role provides a comprehensive introduction to finance operations, helping you build a strong foundation in various aspects of financial management while contributing to the smooth running of the organisation’s financial processes.
**What DHU can offer you**:
**Competitive Salary: £16,817 - £23,615**Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
**Employee benefits**:As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
**Health Cash Plan**: We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
**NHS Pension Scheme**: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you
**Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave**: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
**Referral Programme**: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
**Birthday Leave Guarantee**: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make
**What your typical day looks like**:

- To assist the accountancy function in the production of statutory financial functions and financial information, liaise with staff within DHU Healthcare
- To assist in the processing of financial transactions, including payments and income, assisting in raising and posting sales invoices, posting purchase invoices, ensuring that documents are correctly completed, and that coding is accurate.
- To assist the team in preparing and monitoring budgets for budget holders.
- To make supervised general ledger transactional adjustments in order to update accounting entries and budgets.
- To prepare reconciliations and to ensure that the financial ledger is maintained to produce final year end accounts.
- Assist with providing general financial advice and guidance to staff in relation to financial transactions and controls.
- Undertake general office duties as required.

**To be a successful Finance Apprentice you’ll need**:

- Five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Math's and English at grade C/4 or higher required.
- Be committed to a career in accounting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to work with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Approachable, friendly, and able to show a commitment to good customer service.
- Good analytical skills & high attention detail.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Right to work in the UK.

**We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.**
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