Apprentice (Financial Management)

·       Develop the post holder to contribute towards the provision of high quality financial information, including assisting with budget forecasting, projecting expenditure and income, budget building, and budgetary control information; 

 

·       Enable the post holder to ensure that consideration is given at all times to achieving Best Value and the most efficient ways of working; 

 

·       Develop the post holder to assist in the monitoring of the council’s budgetary control system - including the input of journal entry corrections, processing of routine recharges and other data into the Financial Management Ledger System; 

 

·       Develop the post holder to monitor and reconcile holding/suspense accounts on a monthly basis, maintaining effective supporting working papers; 

Training:

You will study towards the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 standard progressing to Assistant Accountant Level 3 standard with a trusted training provider. 

Training Outcome:

There will be progression opportunities throughout the apprenticeship and the apprentice will still work towards completion of the apprenticeship if they are successful gaining a new role

Employer Description:
Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we employ over 16,000 people and have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services for more than 513,000 people. We are a forward-looking council and recognise that we need passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday normal office hours with flexible and hybrid working available where suitable

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills,Team working