Level 2 Apprentice Accounts/Finance – Purchase Ledger Clerk
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £15,600 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B13 8QY |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 8005640/436-7940335-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The purpose of the Accounts/Finance apprentice role is to provide a structured development opportunity for an individual to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Accounts/Finance assistant, while contributing to the effective delivery of administrative services to the purchase ledger team. The role is designed to support learning through a combination of practical workplace experience and completion of a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance assistant Apprenticeship.
To provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the purchase ledger team. Main duties include the registering and input of invoices purchase ledger system, matching invoices to purchase orders/goods receipt notes, and dealing with supplier queries through liaison with hospital departments and suppliers. To operate within the Division’s/Team’s systems and act as part of a wider finance team.
The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of Accounts/Finance apprentice contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.
The Accounts/Finance apprentice is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The Accounts/Finance apprentice is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026
The purpose of the Accounts/Finance apprentice role is to provide a structured development opportunity for an individual to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Accounts/Finance assistant, while contributing to the effective delivery of administrative services to the purchase ledger team. The role is designed to support learning through a combination of practical workplace experience and completion of a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance assistant Apprenticeship.
To provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the purchase ledger team. Main duties include the registering and input of invoices purchase ledger system, matching invoices to purchase orders/goods receipt notes, and dealing with supplier queries through liaison with hospital departments and suppliers. To operate within the Division’s/Team’s systems and act as part of a wider finance team.
The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of Accounts/Finance apprentice contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.
The Accounts/Finance apprentice is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The Accounts/Finance apprentice is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026