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Join First City Nursing Services as a Finance Assistant Apprentice
Gain practical experience within a busy Finance Team. You will develop skills in accounting, finance administration and payroll while working towards an AAT Level 2 qualification, supported by experienced colleagues and ongoing training.
About the Role
As a Finance Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the Finance Team with day-to-day activities while developing your knowledge and understanding of financial processes. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain industry experience, build professional skills, and work towards a recognised qualification.
You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship to develop your accounting and administrative abilities, giving you a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Sage 50 Accounts and other finance systems
- Reconcile subcontractor invoices against agreed rates, invoicing and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare and process payments to subcontractors in a timely manner.
- Review and maintain subcontractor accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies or queries.
- Monitor aged debtor reports and identify outstanding debt, escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Liaise with internal departments, subcontractors, and customers regarding invoice and payment queries.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is up to date.
- Support the Finance Team with month-end processes and administrative tasks.
- Handle sensitive information professionally and in accordance with data protection regulations.
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and assessments to a high standard.
- Undertake other finance and administration duties as required to support the department.
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Where you'll work
First City House
Cheney Manor Industrial Estate
Swindon
SN2 2QG
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
- On the job in the workplace
- Off the job at New College Swindon
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or equivalent)
- Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.


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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Time management
- Willing to learn
About First City Nursing Services
First City Nursing Services is a leading provider of home care, healthcare staffing and support services. We are committed to providing high-quality care and creating opportunities for employees to develop their skills and careers within a supportive and professional environment.
To Consider:
- Office based role in Swindon. Free onsite parking available. Public transport links nearby.
- Applicants should have good numeracy and IT skills.
- Successful candidate may be subject to DBS checks in line with company requirements.
- First City Nursing Services (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Support towards relevant professional qualifications
- Friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within the business
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion may lead to a permanent Finance Assistant position and progression onto the AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
India Walton-Salmon
India.walton-salmon@newcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050200.
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