About this role
Job summary
Nottingham CityCare Partnership is seeking a dedicated and detail focused Finance & Procurement Apprentice to join its Finance and Procurement Teams. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop core financial and administrative skills while working towards a recognised qualification.
Applicants should demonstrate a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn within a professional finance environment. Good organisational skills, clear communication, and confidence in using IT systems are important, with training provided as required. An interest in finance, business administration, or data management is desirable.
This apprenticeship provides practical experience across a broad range of finance and procurement activities, supported by experienced professionals. It offers a strong foundation for future progression within financial or administrative roles.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist with monthly accruals and prepayments and support the completion of financial period end activities.
They will contribute to maintaining accurate financial forecasts and will be involved in the preparation of annual budgets. The role includes providing operational support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions during busy periods to ensure continuity of service.
The apprentice will support the production of monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and trend monitoring, and will assist with the timely raising of sales orders to ensure accurate billing of contractual income.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality is essential, as is a willingness to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes.
The role requires close collaboration with colleagues across the Finance and Procurement Teams to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will provide support to the Finance and Procurement teams who provide Financial and Procurement support to operational managers.
The role will include monthly accruals/pre-payments, maintain a financial forecast and assist in the setting of annual budget. It will also include supporting the Accounts Payables and Receivables team providing cover during leave and busy periods.
This will ensure the timely and accurate budgetary control for CityCare finances. The post holder will support the team to produce and issue financial reports on a monthly basis with key variance analysis (including establishment control), trends, end of year forecasts, and recommend actions required to ensure effective use of resources.
They will support the raising of sales orders in a timely manner to ensure that contractual income is accurate and billed in a timely manner to support CityCare's cash position.
There is a strong focus on data quality, and delivering continuous improvement in processes and services provided. The post holder will take a key role in the busy Finance and Procurement Teams, including providing support to other members of the team where necessary.
Dimensions
Nottingham CityCare Partnership is the leading provider of NHS community services in Nottingham.
Our dedicated staff offer an extensive range of health services that you can access in Health Centres, Childrens Centres, GP Practices, other community settings or your own home.
From health visiting for young families to school nursing for children and young people, from community nursing for people with conditions such as respiratory problems or heart failure, to podiatry and diabetes services, and support following a stroke or a fall, we offer services for all your and your families needs. We are a staff-led social enterprise, here to help improve the health of local people and support our local communities
Nottingham CityCare Partnership employs over 1,000 people in a variety of disciplines.
The job description and person specification outline the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager as relevant to the post.
Key Responsibilities
To support the financial management team with preparation of accruals and prepayment journals in a timely manner and in line with month-end deadlinesAssist the management accountants to reconcile payroll transactions, ensuring costs and WTEs are allocated to the appropriate cost centres and general ledger codes, and posting relevant correction journals.To provide assistance with recharges including, but not limited to, postage, bank staff, and prescribing, ensuring costs are charged to the appropriate cost centre each month.To assist in raising sales orders in a prompt manner and in accordance with internal procedures, to ensure that contractual income is accurate and billed in a timely manner to support CityCares cash position.To assist in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.Assist in reconciling budgeted establishments with ESR Systems on a monthly basis, ensuring the two systems remain aligned in order to support accurate financial reporting and enable accurate vacancy reporting.Support the Financial Management team to carry out the annual budget setting process and maintaining a financial forecastAssist in budget holder meetings, gaining exposure to supporting both finance and non-finance managersSupport the team to resolve queries from Budget Managers both promptly and accurately, referring them to others when necessaryAnalyse postings to the ledger to ensure the integrity and validity of ledger reports including running costs and investigating variancesWork co-operatively across the finance function sharing information and best practise to achieve effective use of resources and to enhance productivitySupport in the maintenance of Standard Opereating Procedures for management accounts processesTo ensure year end tasks assigned to you are completed as required by the timetableTo provide backing information and advice to internal and external audit as requested.To ensure that policies and procedures are followed in accordance with Internal and External Audit recommendations, and to highlight any areas of weakness or concern.Ensure that all monthly tasks assigned to you are carried out in accordance with the timetable and any issues are escalated in a timely manner.Support the Accounts Payable and Receivables teams providing cover for annual leave and busy periodsSupport the Financial Services team in month end reportingProvide assistance in preparation of year end and auditProvide assistance and support to the Procurement team.
General Duties
To undertake any other duties as may be required in accordance with the scope of the roleYou may also be required to provide assistance or cover to other members of the finance team, including procurement, financial reconciliations and providing support during year end.To maintain your essential training as deemed by CityCare HR policies
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
Why do you want to apply for a finance apprenticeship with us? Tell us what attracts you to finance, and what interests you about an apprenticeship rather than a traditional route.
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
Educated to intermediate AAT level or equivalent
Experience Essential
Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team. What was your role? Tell us about a time when you had to pay attention to detail. What could have gone wrong if you hadnt?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC
Address Aspect House (hybrid remote)
Aspect Business Park, 26 Bennerley Road
Bulwell
Nottinghamshire
NG6 8WR
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)