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 in 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