Directorate: Resources
Section: Accountancy
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Apprenticeship - National Minimum Wage
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Hours: 37 hours per week
There are 2 positions available.
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
The Role:
There are 2 Finance Apprentice roles available within the Accountancy Team of the Resources Directorate.
· 1st position will support across Business Partnering and Corporate Finance
· 2nd position will be based within the Repairs and Maintenance/Housing Revenue Finance Team
Both roles will gain experience of all aspects of finance in a local authority setting.
Dependent on your experience will depend on the level of apprenticeship for the role and length:
· The Level 2 Apprenticeship has a duration of 12 months plus up to a 3 month EPA period Accounts or finance assistant / Skills England
· The Level 3 Apprenticeship has a duration of 15 months plus up to a 6 month EPA period Assistant accountant / Skills England
· The Level 4 Apprenticeship has a duration of 18 months plus up to 6 month EPA period Professional accounting technician / Skills England
Key Responsibilities:
· Assisting the monthly budget monitoring and reporting
· Helping to compile data for the budget setting, year end and forecasting
· Extraction and manipulation of data from the finance systems, including reconciliations and analysis
· Help maintaining accurate financials records and adherence to financial regulations, policies and procedures
· Support and development of good relationships with budget holders
· Undertake formal training towards the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification
About You:
· Have good communication and interpersonal skills
· Have good numeracy and literacy skills
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· An eagerness to learn and apply learning
What we offer:
· A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
· Hybrid and flexible working options
· An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
· Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Kerry Cartlidge
Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
· Right to Work in the UK
· Proof of address
· Satisfactory references
· Occupational Health Clearance
· Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
· DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
