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Location

Durham, County Durham | United Kingdom

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Job description

Earn.  Learn.  Qualify.

Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council.

Why choose Durham County Council?

• We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement – find out more information here
• We encourage a great work/life balance!  Many of our roles operate under our ‘hybrid working’ policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working. 
• We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us.
• We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer!  
• As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace – find out more here
• You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification with a college/university/training provider.  
• We will support you every step of the way, with a dedicated Mentor, the option of a buddy for disabled new employees and great networking opportunities with other apprentices. 

Apprenticeship (Financial Management)

Are you a problem-solver with an eye for detail?  This could be the apprenticeship for you! 

Financial management is all about applying management principles to an organisation’s finances.  It involves planning, organising, directing, and controlling the financial undertakings. 

As a valued Apprentice with us, you will work with our diverse and highly skilled Corporate Finance team, gaining valuable knowledge and skills.  You will learn how to assist in the production of annual revenue and capital budgets, and in the closedown of final accounts.  You will also learn how to carry out routine reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.  The team will get you involved in a variety of projects to broaden your experience.

Working within Financial Management presents a variety of different career pathways and is an excellent choice for those with an ambition to progress too.

You will be based at County Hall, Durham with the opportunity of flexible, home and office working when appropriate.

What qualification will I gain?
You will study towards the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 standard progressing to Assistant Accountant Level 3standard with a trusted training provider.

What will I need?
You must either have or expect to achieve 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4/A*-C including Maths and English or hold an equivalent qualification, together with good communication, IT and numerical skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

Further information?
We encourage you to contact Carl McVeigh via email [email protected] if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Support Available
We are running a series of virtual sessions via MS Teams to provide support on how to complete your application form, if you would like to attend a session please complete the following form - link

DurhamWorks
If you are aged 16-24 living in County Durham and not in education, employment, or training, you can take advantage of the help and support available from DurhamWorks.  This dedicated programme works with you to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing.
Visit durhamworks.info/

Employability Durham
If you are aged 25 and over, unemployed and live in County Durham, Employability Durham can offer you help and support to get back into work or start your own business.
Visit durham.gov.uk/employability

DurhamEnable
If you are 18+, have a neurodivergence or disability and fit the criteria, DurhamEnable offers dedicated Job Coaching support from pre-application to post employment. Helping disabled people get and keep the right jobs for them.
Visit

Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

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