Finance Assistant Apprentice (Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber)

We are Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber... one of 15 organisations set up by NHS England to operate as the key innovation arm of the NHS. Across the country we act as a bridge between health care providers, commissioners, academia and industry. By connecting these sectors, we help to build a pipeline of solutions for the NHS from research and product development through to implementation and commercialisation.

(circa 9 am-5 pm but flexible). Hybrid contract, WFH options available. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Accurate and methodical, Organised and dependable, Manage tasks & meet deadlines, Numerate and analytical, Motivated to learn, Proactive and adaptable, Willing to take initiative, Learn new systems, Respond to changing priorities, Trustworthy and professional, Able to work collaboratively, Previous experience working in an administrative or office-based role., Good numerical skills and confidence working with figures., Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy., Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines., Confidence using spreadsheets and digital systems, with a willingness to develop their technical skills., Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, or the ability and willingness to develop this., Good written and verbal communication skills., The ability to respond appropriately to routine queries and recognise when advice or support is needed., The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team., Integrity and a commitment to following financial procedures and controls., The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately., Commitment to completing the apprenticeship and undertaking the associated learning and assessments.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Accurate and methodical
• Organised and dependable
• Manage tasks & meet deadlines
• Numerate and analytical
• Motivated to learn
• Proactive and adaptable
• Willing to take initiative
• Learn new systems
• Respond to changing priorities
• Trustworthy and professional
• Able to work collaboratively

Other requirements

Essential criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in an administrative or office-based role.
• Good numerical skills and confidence working with figures.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence using spreadsheets and digital systems, with a willingness to develop their technical skills.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, or the ability and willingness to develop this.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to respond appropriately to routine queries and recognise when advice or support is needed.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity and a commitment to following financial procedures and controls.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship and undertaking the associated learning and assessments.

Education and Professional development

• Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve professional knowledge.

• Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help individual and team development.

• Participate in personal objective settings and review, including a personal development plan.

Special Requirements:

• You may on occasion be required to work irregular hours in accordance with the needs of the role.

• You will occasionally be expected to travel across the region and to other locations to meet with members of the HIN team, stakeholders and others.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that you remain compliant with health and safety regulations and accepted safe practice at all times. Report any health and safety issues or contraventions witnessed anywhere within the business to your Manager or in their absence a Director.

• Work efficiently and responsibly within all areas of the Company in a safe manner sharing good practice with colleagues.

General

• You will contribute to continuous improvement of working practices.

• You will comply with all policies and procedures within the Company.

• Carry out all duties with regards to and ensuring equal opportunities and work with all employees within the Company in the fulfilment of our aims and objectives.

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Accurate and methodical, Organised and dependable, Manage tasks & meet deadlines, Numerate and analytical, Motivated to learn, Proactive and adaptable, Willing to take initiative, Learn new systems, Respond to changing priorities, Trustworthy and professional, Able to work collaboratively, Previous experience working in an administrative or office-based role., Good numerical skills and confidence working with figures., Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy., Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines., Confidence using spreadsheets and digital systems, with a willingness to develop their technical skills., Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, or the ability and willingness to develop this., Good written and verbal communication skills., The ability to respond appropriately to routine queries and recognise when advice or support is needed., The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team., Integrity and a commitment to following financial procedures and controls., The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately., Commitment to completing the apprenticeship and undertaking the associated learning and assessments.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

There is the potential to develop and enhance skills and experience once apprenticeship complete.