Finance Apprentice
Start Your Finance Career with Us
Kick-start your career in finance with an exciting opportunity to earn, learn and gain a recognised finance qualification (AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians) while working within a national healthcare organisation.
As a Finance Apprentice, you'll support the Finance Team in delivering accurate and efficient financial services while gaining hands-on experience across accounts payable, payroll administration, reconciliations, financial reporting and finance systems.
With dedicated study time, structured training and support from experienced colleagues, you'll develop valuable practical skills and build a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the accounts payable process, including processing supplier invoices, payments and maintaining supplier records
- Assist with payroll administration, employee data updates and payroll-related queries
- Complete petty cash, credit card and other financial reconciliations under supervision
- Prepare journals and maintain accurate financial records using finance systems
- Monitor finance inboxes and help resolve routine queries from suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders
- Support month-end and year-end finance activities, including reporting and financial administration
- Assist with data analysis, record keeping and ensuring the accuracy of financial information
- Work with budget holders and finance colleagues to provide financial administration support
- Participate fully in your apprenticeship programme and apply your learning in the workplace
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with financial policies, procedures and organisational standards
What We're Looking For
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance and accounting
- Eligibility and willingness to undertake a Finance Apprenticeship qualification
- Good numerical and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable Criteria
- A Levels, BTEC, T Level or equivalent qualification
- Previous work experience, volunteering, placement or part-time employment
- Experience in an office, administrative or customer service environment
- Experience using spreadsheets or financial systems
- Evidence of commitment to personal and professional development
Why Join Us?
We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn, we'd encourage you to apply.
As a Finance Apprentice, you'll gain a recognised qualification, practical workplace experience and valuable skills that will support your future career development.
We'll support you through:
- Structured on-the-job training within the Finance Team
- Dedicated study time to support your apprenticeship learning
- Dedicated study time and apprenticeship support
- Mentoring from experienced finance professionals
- Exposure to a wide range of finance activities
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
About Primary Eyecare Services
Primary Eyecare Services is the largest not-for-profit lead care provider in optometry and community eye care services across England.
We work in partnership with Integrated Care Boards, NHS England, Trusts and optical providers to deliver high-quality, accessible services within local communities. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance, operational excellence, and increasingly, high-quality data and insight.
Our mission is to improve patient access to specialist NHS-funded eye care while helping to reduce pressure on hospital eye departments.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria and your reasons for applying for this post.
Pay: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M4 6LN
