Apprentice (Graduate) Finance Officer

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for motivated graduates to embark on a 3.5-year fully-funded apprenticeship in public finance. This dynamic role not only provides a competitive starting salary but also leads to a professional accountancy qualification with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). As part of a supportive team, you'll gain invaluable real-life work experience across various finance teams while receiving mentorship and study leave for professional exams. This is a chance to kickstart your career in a rewarding environment focused on public service and community impact.

Benefits

Fully funded professional accountancy training

Study leave for professional studies

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and GCSEs required for the apprenticeship.
• Aspire to become a chartered public sector financial accountant.

Responsibilities

• Join the Finance and Commercial Services team for a dynamic role.
• Support the delivery of key public services through finance.

Skills

High standard of work

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GCSEs (grades A-C)

A-Levels (grades A-C)

Job description

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Client:

Sheffield City Council

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you interested in a career in public finance, working in a fast-paced, dynamic role, with aspirations to be a future leader in public services? Sheffield City Council is looking for motivated and talented graduates to join our Finance and Commercial Services team.

The 3.5 year fully-funded Masters Level 7 Apprenticeship programme leads to a professional accountancy qualification with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) , achieved alongside work placements across a range of Council finance teams to gain valuable, real life work experience.

The apprenticeship is a 3.5 year fixed-term training contract, transitioning into a permanent role in the Finance service upon successful completion of all elements of the qualification and apprenticeship.

• Attractive starting salary of £30,825
• Fully funded professional accountancy training package delivered through CIPFA
• Study leave for professional studies and exams
• Supportive work and study mentors with peer support from fellow apprentices on the established training programme
• Interesting and challenging roles across finance supporting the delivery of key public services
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and the Council’s flexible working and other employee-led schemes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, three GCSEs, grades A-C (or grades 4 and up), and two A-Levels, grades A-C, or accepted equivalent (subjects must include Maths and English at either level).
• Capable of producing a high standard of work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Aspire to fulfil the standards of the apprenticeship and qualification, managing both work and study to become a chartered public sector financial accountant
• Able to work with a diverse range of individuals

Anticipated Start date: October 2024

If you’re ready to take on the challenge, apply now! For further details visit

Please note: the person specification within the job description shows the requirements for the minimum destination post at the end of the apprenticeship, i.e. a Grade 6 Finance Officer, as such it contains “essential requirements” we recognise that many applicants may not have. Please do not be deterred from applying, as these requirements are not essential for those joining the apprenticeship scheme – instead these skills will be achieved by successful applicants during the scheme.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.