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Trainee Accounting Technician (Apprenticeship)

Employer
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Location
Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EB
Salary
£18,562 to £24,491 per annum
Closing date
21 Jun 2021
Reference
ESBC000000631

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Apprenticeship, Finance
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Management Unit. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is either actively studying towards the AAT qualification or keen to develop a career in Finance.
The successful candidate will be supported to become actively involved in providing a range of accounting and financial support services to the Financial Management Unit and the Council as a whole.

A key aspect of this role is supporting the Systems Accountant with a range of monthly reconciliations. There will also be the opportunity to become involved with daily cash management, monthly VAT returns and to provide support in relation to the preparation and monitoring of budgets as well as the closure of accounts.
You will need to be highly numerate and possess the ability to carry out complex calculations quickly and with accuracy, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

You must be able to manage and prioritise your own workload, ensuring agreed targets and timescales are met.

We are looking for a candidate who is self motivated, possess a positive attitude and a commitment to learn, as well as a desire to study to achieve the AAT qualification.

It is essential that you have the following minimum qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including Maths and English, or equivalent.
We offer free on-site car parking, a Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working hours and a generous leave entitlement. 20% learning time is included. We are also located close to the railway station.

East Staffordshire Borough Council has a commitment to the Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents.  A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people.  As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts.  Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards

About East Staffordshire

East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country.  The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages.  The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.

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Equality & Diversity

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity

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Learning and Development

We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development

How To Apply

Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply

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Telephone
01283 508708
Location
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom

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