Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Support budget preparation, monthly monitoring, and year‑end processes Assist with capital accounting and maintaining the Council’s asset register Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and statutory returns Provide financial advice to service managers Produce data for benchmarking, FOI requests and internal reporting

Training Outcome:

Progression on to the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a role as a Service Accountant.

Employer Description:

At Waverley Borough Council, ee provide a range of services including housing, planning, refuse collection, recycling, environmental services, council tax collection, leisure faciltites, playgrounds and parks as well as support for vulnerable people.

We contribute to local communities and make a difference to those who live and work in the Waverley Borough. Working with us means that we unvest in you and your career in a fair and flexible workng environment.

We are an ambitious organisation with clearly defined priorities. All our work stems from the aim to deliver local, open and interactive government, create a strong and resilient local economy and to protect our environment by taking effective action to tackle the Climate Emergency. We believe in delivering good quality housing for people of all incomes, effective stratgic planning to meet the needs of our communities, and delivering projects that improve the health and wellbeing of our residents. 

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

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