Finance Apprentice

South Norfolk and Broadlands Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

LGPS

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our busy finance team in Norwich. You will gain experience across a range of financial functions and support daily Ledger activities, system maintenance, and stakeholder communications.

The role leads to a Level 2 Finance Assistant apprenticeship with dedicated study time. You must be eligible to work in the UK, with English and maths at Level 2. Flexible hours and council benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Eye for accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn across a wide range of financial tasks
• Ability to work under direction and handle administrative tasks

Responsibilities

• Deal with Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger activities
• Maintain customer and supplier records; raise and process invoices, credit notes and refunds
• Support daily/monthly financial processes and systems administration
• Occasionally present to stakeholders such as corporate managers

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 Finance Assistant apprenticeship

English and maths Level 2

Job description

Want to be fluent in Finance? Together we'll make a great team…

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who has an eye for accuracy and attention to detail to join our busy finance team.

Working with the Finance Team, you will gain experience across a wide range of financial functions whilst supporting the organisation to maintain and improve its financial performance.

You will assist with the day-to-day operations of the team, dealing with Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger activity including maintenance of customer and supplier records, raising and processing invoices, credit notes and refunds, posting receipts. Your responsibilities will include supporting the maintenance of financial systems including the addition of new users and deletion of leavers and daily and monthly processes.

You will need good problem-solving skills, communication skills, be able to work under direction and have the ability to undertake a broad range of administrative work. You may occasionally be required to present to stakeholders such as corporate managers.

As part of the role, you'll work towards a Level 2 Finance Assistant apprenticeship, with dedicated study time provided during your working hours.

Minimum entry requirements for apprenticeships in England include:

English and maths at Level 2 (eg GCSE 4 and above / A-C). If you have not previously achieved this or if you are unable to provide evidence of the qualifications, then you may need to complete these qualifications during your apprenticeship training.

As this is a Level 2 Finance Assistant Apprenticeship, you should not already possess substantial skills or qualifications of the same level or higher, in this subject.

You must be a citizen of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive years and have a Right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 8th November 23:45

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.