Level 2 Apprentice Accounts/Finance – Purchase Ledger Clerk in Birmingham

The purpose of the Accounts/Finance apprentice role is to provide a structured development opportunity for an individual to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Accounts/Finance assistant, while contributing to the effective delivery of administrative services to the purchase ledger team. The role is designed to support learning through a combination of practical workplace experience and completion of a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance assistant Apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job include:

• Providing a comprehensive administrative support service to the purchase ledger team.
• Registering and inputting invoices into the purchase ledger system.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders/goods receipt notes.
• Dealing with supplier queries through liaison with hospital departments and suppliers.

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of Accounts/Finance apprentice contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

The Accounts/Finance apprentice is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The Accounts/Finance apprentice is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, and decision-making. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.

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Job responsibilities: For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK).

Person Specification:

• Aged 16 to 18 require Maths and English level 2 Maths and English GCSE grade C or above/ 4-9 for aged 19 and over.

• Awareness of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to focus on a task in office spaces and when working agilely at home.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines.

• Experience of dealing with people over the telephone and assisting with enquiries.

• Willingness to learn and complete further training relevant to the role.
• Display a positive, enthusiastic and helpful approach to meeting the requirements of the post.
• Display politeness and patience, tact and diplomacy and be approachable.
• Ability to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and respond well to supervision and constructive feedback.
• Seeking help and guidance when required, knowing one's own limitations.
• Be able to work within personal and organisational boundaries.
• Ability to not disclose sensitive information regarding service users, staff and Trust business.
• Always adhere to the Trust's confidentiality policy and Health and Safety policies.
• Respect and promote issues of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.

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.