Apprentice (Financial Management)

Are you a problem-solver with an eye for detail?  This could be the apprenticeship for you!   

As a Financial Management Apprentice with Durham County Council, you will learn from and work alongside some amazing and talented people, develop your skills and grow as a person and professional. 

This role will provide you with the opportunity to open up your own career path from Financial Management Apprentice to potential future leader, with invaluable experience provided from across our Service and Strategic Finance teams. It will also enable you to gain a broad and fascinating insight into local authority functions. 

Our Corporate Finance and Commercial Services Development Mentoring Programme provides tailored support in an open and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing as well as technical experience. 

You will work across the Service and Strategic teams within Corporate Finance and Commercial Services and will gain real time work experience whilst studying to towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualification 

You will be based at Rivergreen, Aykley Heads, Durham with the opportunity of flexible, home and office working when appropriate. 

Training:
You will study towards the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 standard at New College Durham progressing to Assistant Accountant Level 3 standard with a trusted training provider

Training Outcome:
Upon completion you will achieve a Level 2 AAT progressing onto Level 3

Employer Description:
The council is made up of an elected assembly of 126 councillors accountable to nearly 530,100 people in County Durham. We are responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the people of the county. We also represent and promote the interests of County Durham when dealing with regional, national and international affairs. Through effective local government, we allow local people to look after their own affairs and to decide how and where money is best spent in their area. Our powers and responsibilities are determined by Parliament with county council elections held every four years. The most recent election was held in May 2017.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Patience,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills