Finance Apprentice

Wychavon district covers the south and eastern part of Worcestershire and is home to around 125,400 residents and more than 6,400 businesses. We spend over £11 million a year providing a wide range of services from emptying bins and dealing with planning applications to supporting businesses and working with partners on issues including community safety, health and social mobility. Our three strategic priorities, people, place and prosperity, guide our work.

Our values articulate what we stand for and what we expect of our staff – these are great customer service, openness and accountability, innovation and improvement, fairness and respect. For many years, we have operated a mixed model of service delivery, we deliver some services directly and some through partnerships with others including Civica, who run our revenues and benefits service and FCC who provide our waste and street cleaning services. We share a senior leadership team and a number of services with neighbouring Malvern Hills District Council and some of our employees work across both districts.

We have a long history of operating as an entrepreneurial council and our Grow, Save, Charge business plan has enabled us to retain a strong financial position despite significant government funding reductions over the last decade. We are known for using our resources in an innovative way – investing in projects, working with others and making capital investments that not only generate a financial return but also support the local economy and communities. The Financial Services team provides a valuable support service to all areas of the Council and this post, reporting to the Principal Accountant (Technical), will provide routine accountancy services including bank reconciliation. We are looking for a post A level student school leaver who wishes to develop their training and skills in an accounts environment.This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well managed, financially stable and innovative district council in the best place to live in the West Midlands (2019 Halifax Quality of Life survey) where over 90% of staff enjoy their jobs and 87% rate us as a good or excellent employer.

Finance Apprentice

Full time – 37 hours per week

Up to 15 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary £7,504 per annum for the first 12 months then National Minimum Wage for the remainder of the contract

Are you a post A level student with a desire to further your training in an accounts environment? If so we are looking for you.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
• Has good communication skills
• Has basic keyboard and IT skills
• Is willing to work as part of a team

You will have a basic understanding of IT.

A previous school work experience placement in an office environment or work experience generally, would be an advantage.

We offer a great range of great benefits such as flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlements, local government pension scheme with excellent contributions, plenty of opportunities for personal development, discounted gym membership and an on site café and nursery (staff discount offered at the nursery).

To apply please visit the National Apprenticeship Website: Finance Apprenticeship Vacancy https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-458878

For further information about the role please contact: Alison Davis, Principal Accountant on 01386 565207 or email alison.davis@wychavon.gov.uk mailto:alison.davis@wychavon.gov.uk Alison Williams, Financial Services Manager on 01386 565501 or email alison.williams@wychavon.gov.uk mailto:alison.williams@wychavon.gov.uk

Closing Date: 26 August 2019

Interviews to be held on: 5 September 2019