Transactional Finance Apprentice

With appropriate support and supervision, the Transactional Finance Apprentice will…

Process information activities to ensure accuracy in maintaining financial operating, procedures systems, undertaking checking, coding and reconciliations Operate and maintain schedules, records and systems for work areas, to ensure admin processes are conducted effectively and efficientl Respond to routine and complex enquiries, both verbal and in writing from a wide range of contacts, using judgement in formatting responses so advice is consistent in accordance with agreed policies and within defined procedures Assist with the preparation of statistical and financial information from systems, collate and present information for use by senior staff for operational/ budget management and policy development purposes Assist with monitoring the operation of processes and advising on improvements in the post holders specific work area, to contribute to the achievement of the overall service objectives Ensure communication channels (upwards/downwards/lateral) are fully utilised to ensure that uncertainty is removed, and services are delivered effectively

This apprentice role offers the opportunity to develop valuable and varied experience within a busy Payments & Income team.

This apprenticeship with have a line manager, workplace mentor, inclusive employment manager and a dedicated apprentice programme tutor.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the post holder will progress to the substantive post of Payments & Income Assistant.

Notwithstanding the detail in this job role profile, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Principal Responsibilities of the job.

This role is classed as ‘agile’ which means that the post holder’s primary base will be to work from home, as well as at Council offices and across the Borough, as required.

Training:

Our programme offers flexibility depending on our contract, please click on our council job advert to read more. This apprenticeship offers Microsoft Teams platform off-the-job training, to be discussed with the hiring manager, see contact details on our council job advert.

Our programme offers 80% on-the-job training and 20% off-the-job training, these will be discussed with your hiring manager, contact details are on our council job advert.

Training Outcome:
You will have a permanent contract of employment On successful completion of the Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard the post holder will progress to the substantive post of Payments and Income Assistant 

Employer Description:
Play your part towards a stronger future at Cheshire West and Chester Council. We believe a stronger future where we all play our part in thriving, caring and sustainable communities. Grow your career, make a difference at Cheshire West and Chester Council. We pride ourselves and doing things differently. Our Council provides vital services which touch all aspects of people’s lives every day. We are driven by doing things differently, working on a wide variety of exciting change programmes to tackle challenges across our borough. With almost 3,500 employees, we are responsible for well known services such as , museums, libraries, environment operations, transport and highways, social care, schools, housing, planning and waste collection, but there is much more to what we do such as supporting businesses, registering births, and marriages, pest control , supporting careers in finance, legal, data and more!

Working Hours :
This role is classed as ‘agile’ which means that the post holder’s primary base will be to work from home, as well as at Council offices and across the Borough, as required, Monday to Friday, pattern of hours to be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience