Finance & Administration Apprentice

Spennymoor Town Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is offering an opportunity for a role focusing on financial record keeping and customer service. The position involves tasks such as managing ledgers, processing payroll, and assisting with reception duties. Training will be provided at New College Durham, and standard office hours apply. This role can lead to permanent employment within local authorities.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in financial record-keeping.
• Experience in customer service.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurate recording of debtors and creditors ledgers.
• Processing of payroll under supervision.
• Issuing invoices and reminders.

Job description

Spennymoor Town Council delivers and funds many services, facilities and events for residents of Spennymoor.

There may be opportunities within Spennymoor Town Council to progress to a permanent position. Also, the experience will make you a good candidate for other local authority vacancies.

• To ensure the accurate recording of debtors & creditors ledgers and cashbook; processing of purchase orders; reconciliation of accounts
• Processing of timesheets and payroll under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer.
• Ensuring that invoices and reminders are issued as per financial regulations.
• Undertake till reconciliation and banking
• Assisting with the councils reception service (front desk and telephone), dealing with callers and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Filing, photocopying, and post duties
• Other reasonable duties that are commensurate with the role
  
  

Training will take place one day a week at New College Durham.

Standard office hours are 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.45am to 4.30pm Friday with 45 minutes for lunch.

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