Finance Assistant Apprentice (2 Posts)

Summary

Working for a large, varied organisation is a brilliant place to start, build or change your career. As an apprentice you’ll be part of our apprenticeship community along with others who are gaining knowledge and skills and achieving qualifications whilst gaining valuable workplace experience.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 March
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Achieving all elements of the relevant apprenticeship qualification including attaining the required level of functional skills competence in English and mathematics (as
appropriate)
Complying with the policies and legal requirements including Health and Safety, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Equality and Human Rights, Data Protection Act, Risk Management and Financial Regulations
Taking responsibility for one’s own personal development and continually update as necessary
Gather and process financial information to enable accurate payments and income collection
Manipulate, reconcile and monitor financial accounts through detailed data analysis
Contribute to the maintenance of efficient records by reviewing and amending as required, including the use of bespoke information systems
Actively progress outstanding payments and debt to meet prescribed targets
Provide effective financial administration, processing invoices and purchase orders efficiently within the parameters of the Council’s financial regulations
Provide information and support to those within the service area, responding to queries promptly, resolving issues and complaints for a range of internal and external stakeholders, escalating where necessary
Contribute to the success of the team, planning and organising workload to meet deadlines
Ensure the service’s financial provision is carried out in accordance with statutory guidance and financial regulations

Where you’ll work

County Hall

Smedley Street

MATLOCK

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

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

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3.

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

We offer a great start to your child’s education, with good standards of achievement and progress to equip children for the next stage in their journey through school and life beyond. Education is so much more than academic achievement and we support and enthuse children to be great in many other ways too. The teachers and staff are caring and sensitive to developing and growing children and their needs. We include everyone and nurture all skills, talents and interests. Our school is a happy place to be and I look forward to every day, being with the children, working and engaging with them in the varied and exciting experiences we provide.

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Company benefits

25 days of annual leave per year (rising to 30 after 5 years of continuous service) Access to student discounts Cycle to work scheme Discounts at selected county leisure centres Free online health and exercise sessions and much more!

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

Finance Assistant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Derbyshire County Council

Adam Addis

Adam.addis@derbyshire.gov.uk

01629 536410

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291552.

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Closes on Sunday 26 January

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