Modern Apprentice - Accounting and Finance

MyJobScotland; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is looking for a Modern Apprentice in Accounting and Finance. This 2-year fixed-term role offers hands-on work experience and a chance to contribute to high-quality financial support. Applicants should be aged 16–24 (or 16–29 if disabled). Minimum qualification is National 5 with grades A-C in Maths. Join a supportive environment committed to employee development.

Qualifications

• Aged between 16 and 24 years old (or 16-29 if disabled or care experienced).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to providing high-quality, efficient support services.
• Assist in delivering comprehensive financial support.

Education

National 5 (or above), Grades A-C including Maths

Job description

Modern Apprentice - Accounting and Finance

Job Summary: If you are interested in joining a Council that is 'working together to achieve the best with the people of East Dunbartonshire', gaining hands-on work experience and a qualification, then East Dunbartonshire Council offers an ideal opportunity to start building your career. The programme provides a chance to work for a Council committed to supporting employee development in a supportive and respectful environment that encourages ideas and personal contribution.

Applications are invited from residents within East Dunbartonshire or those attending an EDC secondary school, who possess the required qualifications and are aged between 16 and 24 years old (or 16-29 if disabled or care experienced).

Modern Apprentice - Accounting and Finance (2-year fixed term, 1 post)

As part of our Corporate Finance Team, you will contribute to providing high-quality, efficient support services, assisting in delivering comprehensive financial support to the organisation.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: National 5 (or above), Grades A-C including Maths.

Additional information about Modern Apprenticeships and the SVQ element of the programme can be found at www.apprenticeships.scot.

For further information about the Modern Apprenticeship Programme, please contact Julie Lambie, Learning & Development Facilitator (Early Careers) at 0141 777 3085 or [e-mail].

Charter of Commitment

• Individuals will be treated politely, friendly, and welcoming.
• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair process, with screening to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender, and disability.
• Information received will be kept confidential and only accessible to relevant HR personnel and services.
• We encourage applications from individuals under the disability symbol, and where criteria are met, an interview will be offered.
• Reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure accessibility at interviews.
• You will be informed within a reasonable timeframe if you do not meet the interview criteria (normally within 4 weeks).
• You will be notified of interview outcomes as soon as possible.

PVG/Disclosure Scotland

All roles requiring PVG/Disclosure checks within East Dunbartonshire Council are subject to the criteria outlined. Successful candidates for regulated roles under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme membership before employment confirmation.

Website: www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk