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Apprentice Accountancy Assistant, 37.5 hours per week, apprentice salary Fixed Term for 18 months.
Based at Carlisle (Parkhouse)
The Trust is seeking an organised individual who will directly support the management Accounts Department, and provide general support to the whole of the Finance Department and non-finance staff throughout the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
This post will be based in Management Accounts, but will include working across other finance teams to ensure the Post Holder gains a broad range of experience to support their professional development.
The post holder will:
– Ensure regular journals are input in a timely manner for month end.
– Input journals as directed by the Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant.
– Complete month end reconciliations as required.
– Work as a team to enable cross cover of monthly tasks across Management Accounts.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
27 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,722 a year per annum
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
262-A-26-7803457
Job locations
Parkhouse Building South
Baron Way, Kingmoor Business Park
Carlisle
CA6 4SJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
(Company Name - Subscribers only) Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive (Company Name - Subscribers only) Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
(Company Name - Subscribers only) Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive (Company Name - Subscribers only) Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
- Willingness to work towards and complete AAT Apprenticeship
Desirable
- GCSE in IT grade 4 or above, or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- IT literate
- Use of Microsoft Office or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of (Company Name - Subscribers only) financial procedures
- Relevant office experience
- Providing information to external sources
- Communicating with all levels of staff
- Understanding of financial procedures
- Working in a financial environment
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good keyboard skills to ensure data entered accurately and quickly into spreadsheets
- Able to work to deadlines, under pressure, and prioritise workloads
- Able to handle difficult situations calmly
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Able to collate financial documents, identify errors and discrepancies, and implement corrections
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Good Communicator (written and verbal)
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Self-motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Act in a ways that support equality and diversity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
- Willingness to work towards and complete AAT Apprenticeship
Desirable
- GCSE in IT grade 4 or above, or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- IT literate
- Use of Microsoft Office or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of (Company Name - Subscribers only) financial procedures
- Relevant office experience
- Providing information to external sources
- Communicating with all levels of staff
- Understanding of financial procedures
- Working in a financial environment
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good keyboard skills to ensure data entered accurately and quickly into spreadsheets
- Able to work to deadlines, under pressure, and prioritise workloads
- Able to handle difficult situations calmly
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Able to collate financial documents, identify errors and discrepancies, and implement corrections
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Good Communicator (written and verbal)
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Self-motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Act in a ways that support equality and diversity.