Finance Business Support Apprentice (Level 3)

Supporting the management of financial resources, to ensure probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money Understanding customer needs and provide them with a service they value Supporting delivery of the Financial Strategy and Final Accounts Supporting the finance function by producing high quality financial information Assist the Finance team to maintain financial systems and processes ensuring proper reconciliation and control procedures are in place Assist in the implementation of requested changes including testing new or enhanced functionality To include processing of journals and accounts payable and account receivable invoices as required To assist with enquiries for officers, members, partners and members of the public To support and undertake the accountancy financial control function The daily processing of bank statements and allocation of income To assist with procurement, Insurance, VAT and any other accounting duties as required
Within assigned service areas/budget specialism, assist the service accountant to provide budget holders with the required information to support the development of financial plans and management of their budgets Support the financial management of the Capital Programme Co-ordinate and deliver the timely information to support the Financial Strategy as requested, in accordance with the agreed timetable Prepare financial and performance data, for inclusion in management reports To assist in the delivery of information to support the annual accounts closure programme as requested and in accordance with the agreed timetable assigned service areas/budget specialism, assist the service accountant to provide budget holders with the required information to support the development of financial plans and management of their budgets Ensure the accurate and timely completion of returns and questionnaires as required Contribute to reviews and assist in the implementation of changes required as a result of new legislation or changes in policy

Training:
This is a full-time position and will also include on the job training with the team. This apprenticeship will lead to a level 3 Assistant accountant apprenticeship. You will be based at Wyre Forest District Council in Kidderminster Training is one day a week 

Training Outcome:

Finance offers many wide and varied roles, after the completion of the  apprenticeship the successful candidate can expect to have numerous opportunities within the sector to continue their career.

Employer Description:
Wyre Forest DC provides a wide range of services to the residents of Wyre Forest, more details of these services can be found at the Councils website.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Personal Commitment,Self Management,Decision Making