Finance Apprentice

This is a varied role which offers great opportunity for on-the-job experience within the Finance Team and to undertake a fully funded AAT qualification, including day release to attend college. The role will support the day-to-day operation of the financial systems for the Malvern Hills District and Worcester City Councils.

With support, carry out the daily checks for the financial systems With support, carry out the submission of daily payment and direct debit files to BACS Gain experience in routine accountancy processes and usage of the financial systems, including posting journals and preparing information for service areas Provide support to staff with queries relating to the financial systems, for example, raising, approving, receiving or cancelling purchase orders Provide transactional and administrative support to the creditors/debtors team and wider finance team where necessary

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Mc Kenzie Way, Worcester WR4 9GN.

You will receive a training plan that is specific to you. You will receive training one day per week, which is a combination of face-to-face and remote, as per your assigned training plan. Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed. You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set your work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year, offered to all apprentices on the programme.

Training Outcome:
Finance Assistant Accountancy Assistant Trainee Accountant

Employer Description:

Malvern Hills District Council is a small local authority who provide services to the local community such as planning, refuse collection, housing, economic development and business support, elections and maintenance of the districts parks and green spaces.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday (working 7.24 hours a day between roughly 8.30am – 5.00pm).

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