Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Wage: £21,216 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1
As a Skills Development Network Apprentice in the NHS you will be starting a career with the UK's biggest employer. Alongside great development and progression opportunities, you will receive an excellent package including a competitive salary, generous annual leave and flexible working.
Wage £21,216 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) All training related travel expenses are paid by the employer Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 27 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 1
You don't have to work in a clinical job to help the NHS save lives. Healthcare organisations across the North West recruit apprentices annually on to the Skills Development Network's (SDN) Foundation Accounting Apprenticeship - a 24-month, Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
Apprentices are employed on a full time, fixed-term contract attending day release training studying industry recognised AAT qualifications. The role may either be within one or may rotate through various functions of the Finance Department such as Management Accounting, Income & Costing, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Services, Financial Accounting and Cashiers.
Further information on the Skills Development Network, the Foundation Accounting Apprenticeship as well as careers in the NHS can be found at www.nhsapprenticeships.com.
No experience? No problem! If you’re curious, motivated, ready to learn and want to help to improve healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Buckingham RowBrick Kiln LaneWiganGreater ManchesterWN1 1XX
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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.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.
Assistant Accountant Level 3.
GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A* - C)
Other in:
Accounting (grade Pass)Bookkeeping (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsAdministrative skillsReliable and punctualGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively asProfessional attitude to work
The NHS has a multi-billion pound budget to deliver an efficient, modern, safe and effective healthcare service to patients. Constantly striving to make efficiency savings there is a need for a workforce empowered to deliver the NHS of the future putting the patient at the heart of how care is organised.
Almost 2 million people make up the NHS workforce with over 350 different careers being split into 15 categories, one of which encompasses those who work in Finance. In England there are over 16,000 staff working in this area of which 2,700 are in the North West.
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As this is a fixed-term apprenticeship it does not include a guaranteed permanent post with an NHS organisation; however, whilst on programme, you’ll gain valuable experience and a recognised qualification that opens doors to a wide range of NHS careers. You’ll also have access to support and guidance to help you apply for permanent roles both during and after your apprenticeship.
On completion successful candidates could have the opportunity to continue to higher level apprenticeships studying the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) and ultimately undertaking a professional accounting qualification.
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