Level 2 Accounts Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking for an alternative to university but with the same long-term prospects? Rugby Borough Council are recruiting for an apprentice to join its Finance and Performance Team. This is an ideal opportunity and will provide opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge whilst learning about public sector finance.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year

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Generous pension scheme 24 days holiday plus statutory holiday days

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except for college release. Flexible and hybrid working policies may apply.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Develop an understanding of how core financial accounting systems underpin and support financial and service management.
Support with the provision of financial information, to other finance team members and to the wider council.
Contribute to the production of financial accounts as appropriate.
Assist with the provision of relevant information for forecasting, business cases, costing information for continuous budget review and annual budget setting.
Carry out financial reconciliations and undertake basic costing calculations.
To input data into the Council’s records and payment systems (Agresso, CIVCA) enabling payments to be made.
Deal effectively with a range of stakeholders using appropriate communication methods to deliver accurate and timely results.
Working as part of a Team, you will be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and be able to observe and contribute to operational finance meetings.
Expected to work on own initiative, managing designated work in accordance with agreed timescales and to agreed standards.

Where you’ll work

Town Hall

Evreux Way

Rugby

Warwickshire

CV21 2RR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.

Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.

Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.

Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.

Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.

Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Accounts / Finance Assistant (Standard)
Level 2 Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
You will cover the knowledge through attending the AAT Level 2
class at college and also receive work based assessor visits to
build a portfolio of evidence covering the knowledge skills and
behaviours as detailed within the apprenticeship standard
Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
Qualification achieved: Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

Please complete the application form in full – if you do not complete all sections, this includes an accurate and detailed list of your qualifications. If you do not live nearby to the employer address, please detail how you plan to travel/commute to the role, considering available transport and journey times

About this company

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create.

http://www.rugby.gov.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discounted Gym Membership

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Whilst we cannot guarantee a position following the completion of the apprenticeship, we do have an excellent track record of keeping our successful apprentices in the organisation.

This qualification will ensure you gain a good understanding and experience of accounting and financial services which will open many opportunities for further study and roles either within the local authority or with an external employer.

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