Finance Officer Apprentice

Exeter City Council; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Exeter is offering an apprenticeship in their Finance department. The role involves supporting various financial activities, including budget monitoring and data management. Candidates will work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Accounts Assistant qualification, with training support provided. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance-related tasks.
• Ability to assist with day-to-day queries.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with officers.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance department with various duties.
• Prepare quarterly budget monitoring spreadsheets.
• Assist with reconciliation work as required.

Skills

Data input and retrieval

Budget monitoring

Financial journal preparation

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Accounts Assistant qualification

Job description

Exeter City Council is a local authority providing a wide range of public services to the residents of Exeter. These services include housing, planning, council tax, and various community support initiatives.

Future opportunities for progression.

• Gain work experience supporting Finance in a variety of duties to support the Council, including income recovery and supplier payment functions.
• Input data and retrieve information from various computer systems as required.
• Assist with day-to-day queries from budget holders and other internal officers.
• Help prepare quarterly budget monitoring spreadsheets for the Lead Accountants.
• Handle incoming and outgoing emails and telephone calls where possible, referring others to appropriate officers for action.
• Prepare financial journals for input, including allocation of gas, electric, and water costs, and other internal recharges.
• Undertake reconciliation work as required, e.g., car park income.
• Assist with external audit liaison and data gathering as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.
• You will work towards either your Level 2 or Level 3 Accounts Assistant qualification over a total duration of 17 months!
• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release.
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 37 hours per week.