Business Administrator Apprentice - Finance Control Team

You will gain experience in a wide variety of administration and finance activities, including:

Posting bank transactions Investigating transactions to identify what they are and how they should be recorded, and ensuring VAT associated with income is correctly recorded. Dealing with queries from across the Council in relation to income received and the banking process. Scheduling monthly team meetings and taking minutes Coordinate meetings with stakeholders Dealing with external customer queries, either via email, on the phone or face-to-face General support in the office including printing, copying and filing Coordinating IT requests by raising calls with the Helpdesk

Training:

You will be undertaking the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard and fully supported by HTP Apprenticeship College.

You will be developing Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours in the following areas:

IT Record and Document Production Decision Making Interpersonal Skills Quality Planning Project Management Business Processes

As part of the off-the-job training, you will complete a portfolio of evidence, attend online workshops, have time to study independently, undertake research and write up assignments.

Training Outcome:

Whilst this is a fixed-term role at the apprenticeship level, for the right candidate, there are a number of career progression opportunities within the Finance Team and also within Portsmouth City Council as an organisation. We have previously been able to offer similar apprentices the opportunity to extend their experience by undertaking Accountancy Qualifications and we are hopeful that there will be development within the Finance Control Team.

Employer Description:
The Control Team is a key part of the Council as it is responsible for ensuring income received by the Council is correctly reflected in the financial ledger and other linked finance systems. However, this is just part of what the wider Technical & Financial Planning Team does and dependent on the apprentice and your interests/abilities you may gain experience across: • Production of year-end financial statements and government returns • Ensuring tax compliance by the Council • Managing the Council's investment and borrowing portfolio • Asset accounting

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

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