Finance Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as a Finance Apprentice in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN).

NDCN is based in high quality research and clinical facilities in the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital, alongside the Department's world-class Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB), the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (which houses 3 of our research groups) and provides the ideal facilities to translate research from bench to bedside.  In keeping with the award of NIHR Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre status, to a partnership between Oxford University and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, we have developed a highly integrated and interdisciplinary environment in which research, teaching, clinical training and clinical care interact.  This enables us to establish new approaches to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases.  To this end the Department fosters collaborations worldwide and warmly welcomes visiting scientists, clinical fellows and students

The department has a track record of providing a comprehensive level of development to Apprentices, and supporting them to achieve their goals. The Apprentice is able to gain a vast amount of experience on a range of tasks, whilst studying towards a professional qualification.

You will be a member of the Finance team that supports the administration of NDCN’s diverse, world leading research programmes.  You will provide a professional, high quality customer-focussed service, assisting the team and researchers with the management of financial transactions.  The team deals with a high volume of activity, and you will have to be adaptable, organised, a good communicator and a team player.

During your time with us you will gain skills and experience both in the workplace, and through the completion of a course of study. Appropriate objectives will be set during the course of your Apprenticeship and you will be assigned a mentor to oversee your development. 

About the apprenticeship

You will be required to complete a 32 months (2 year 8 month) training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through in-house training as well as day release or other distance learning methods delivered by Abingdon & Witney College, commencing September 2022.

You will complete a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard followed by a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard. You will gain an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Foundation Certificate, and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting qualification as part of these apprenticeships.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) based on level 6 of the West Wing at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend college one day and the department four days, per week.

In total, it will take two years and 8 months (32 months) to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk

About you

You will be passionate about starting your career in Finance and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed. To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, Abingdon and Witney college will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

What we offer

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.

Contact us and apply

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

•         Stana Orihelova, Senior Finance Officer, NDCN – [email protected]  

•         Tessa Williams – Training Provider – [email protected]  

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 6th May 2022, only applications received before 12:00 Friday 6th May 2022 will be considered. 

Interviews will be taking place w/c 16th May 2022 either virtually or face-to-face depending on current coronavirus restrictions.

If you have any concerns about a virtual interview, including access to a suitable device, internet issues or interacting via this medium, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For Interviews taking place face-to-face, they will be taking place in one of our offices at John Radcliffe Hospital. If you have concerns about travel or accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact us.

To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply.