Swale Borough Council
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
Swale Borough Council want to help you take your first step on the career ladder and offer you the opportunity to gain valuable experience, whilst studying towards a recognised qualification. We are looking for an individual who is determined to succeed, committed and hard working. You will need to show initiative and be ready to be a key member of the team from the outset.
If you are over 16, achieved or expected to achieve five GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above, then we want to hear from you. Our Apprenticeship Scheme offers you the chance to gain a valuable insight into the range of services the Finance Team covers whilst studying for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Foundation Certificate/Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This is a professional qualification which can help you to achieve a rewarding career in accountancy. The post is a fully funded training opportunity, meaning that we will pay for all of your training costs. We will also provide you with on-the-job work experience. You will be working in the Finance Team, supporting the Exchequer and Accountancy Services. You will assist in the day-to-day financial activities such as data entry, reconciliations, month end management accounts and year-end financial statements. You will receive the Real Living Wage, based on a sliding scale, paid holiday including bank holidays, staff benefits, additional training and the potential to progress to a second year or gain permanent employment. Being an apprentice is hard work but it can also be very rewarding. This is a varied role which will primarily be administration but gaining a wider knowledge by assisting officers in their duties. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who is accurate and an interest in maths and finance who is able to work both individually (remotely and in the office) and also in a team. It would be beneficial to have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum. If you want to join the council and help us make Swale a better place, please complete our online application form by Monday 1 April 2024. This will assess your key skills and attributes. If you’re successful we will invite you to an assessment on Tuesday 9 April at Swale House. Candidates who pass the assessment will be invited back for a test and interview on Tuesday 16 April. The Council considers that all roles should be able to communicate clearly and concisely. This is a full time position on a fixed term contract for between 12 and 24 months depending on the apprenticeship undertaken. Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Deborah Walton on 01795 417009. Job Description and Person Specification: Assessment Date: Tuesday 9th April 2024Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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