Apprentice Finance & Compliance Assistant

Staffordshire County Council; Stafford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is inviting applications for an Apprentice Finance & Compliance Assistant in the Skills & Employability Team. You will process financial transactions, maintain learner records, and support contract administration.

This apprenticeship offers on-the-job training, requirements GCSE Maths and English at grade 4+, and the chance to complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with Newcastle & Stafford College Group.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Level 2) with grade 4+.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Processing of financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate learner records across various ICT systems.
• Support the Finance and Compliance Manager with contract administration and monitoring.
• Maintain and monitor paper and electronic records.
• Provide staff and external training providers with support, guidance and training as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths (Level 2)

GCSE English (Level 2)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious person to work as an Apprentice Finance & Compliance Assistant within the Skills & Employability Team.

• Processing of financial transactions
• Maintain accurate learner records across various ICT systems
• Support the Finance and Compliance Manager with contract administration and monitoring
• Maintain and monitor paper and electronic records
• Provide staff and external training providers with support, advice, guidance and training as and when required
  GCSE or equivalent (Level 2) in Maths and English at Grade 4+ (if not the successful candidate will be expected to complete this alongside their apprenticeship).
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work towards the completion of the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
• Commitment to excellent customer service
  Staffordshire County Council is one of the largest local authorities in the UK with an ambitious vision for Staffordshire and its people. Achievement of that vision will be underpinned by the support of the County Council's Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Directorate (EIS).

The vision for EIS is to help Staffordshire's economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county. As part of this role, you will complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with Newcastle & Stafford College Group.

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire