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About the Role
This post is an ideal opportunity to learn about the financial services side of Finance within the NHS whilst offering individuals the chance to earn a salary, gain valuable work experience and new skills whilst at the same time being supported to achieve their AAT Level 3 qualification.
Wage
£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training Course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Full-time, Flexible working.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start Date
Monday 24 August 2026
Duration
1 year 5 months
Positions Available
1
What you'll do at work
To use the finance computerised systems and be able to interrogate and reconcile, and balancing various control codes / accounts. Support the reconciliation of interfaces from other systems both financial and non-financial into the financial system and provide auditable reconciliation of the feeds.
Post holder will work within set routines and procedures with supervision and advice will be available as required working within the SFIs and Scheme of Delegations, as well as national and local guidance.
To assist in reviewing and updating all procedures relating to the duties of this post when appropriate.
To assist the Financial Services team in all aspects of its day to day duties to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Where you'll work
Charles Hastings Way
King Court
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training Course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training Schedule
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located McKenzie Way, Worcester, WR4 9GN.
You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote.
Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification.
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There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
Any subject (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Any subject (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Any subject (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Maths (grade A*-C/ 4-9) - Apprenticeship in:
Level 2 Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 - AAT (grade Pass)
Desirable Qualifications
- A Level in:
Accountancy (grade A-B)
Business (grade A-B)
Maths (grade A-B)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Patience
Other Requirements
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.
Progression can be discussed upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043736.
Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 19 August 2026)
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