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Apprentice Finance Assistant (x4)
| Posting date: | 25 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, London, N1 1XR |
| Company: | Islington Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 53424677 |
Summary
About The Role
Do you enjoy working with numbers?
Do you have a keen eye for detail and interested in problem solving?
If so then read on…
Our apprenticeships combine working in a great job, with training, development, and a competitive salary. You will be given dedicated time in your working week to focus on your studies. You will also have access to a network of colleagues from within the organisation and tutors to support your learning.
The Finance Assistant apprenticeship consists of an 24-month opportunity to learn and to provide support, building on your Maths, IT and communication skills, whilst working towards a level 2 Finance Assistant Accounting qualification. You will join Islington Council’s Finance Team, where you will support the delivery of a comprehensive and effective finance service to the wider Council. This will include tasks ranging from maintaining finance records, business partnering, audit reviews, banking processing, and treasury maintenance. You will gain an understanding of the work of the team and will work in a supported learning environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship.
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Be aged 16 or above and
- Be an Islington resident or
- Islington care leaver or
- Islington school leaver in the last 12 months
You will also need to satisfy the following course entry requirements:
- Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
- Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject
- Pass the course entry tests for example in Maths and English
- Provide evidence of GCSE or level 2 equivalent e.g functional skills Maths, English at grade 4-9/A*-C.
Closing Date: 28th July 2024 at 23:59
Interview Day: week commencing 12th August 2024
Apprenticeship Start Date: September 2024
The Job - Working as a Apprentice Finance Assistant for the Council you will:
- Work under supervision to learn financial management and administration skills including budget setting and control, input to financial systems.
- Develop accounting and problem-solving skills to provide advice and support to customer’s issues and concerns.
- Work individually and as part of a team to respond to customer’s requests effectively and efficiently.
- Liaise with customers directly via the phone, in writing or in person.
- Learn key office and administration skills including record keeping, filing, photocopying, answering queries and where appropriate carry out tasks independently.
- Develop strong professional relationships with your own team and with others we work alongside and to whom we provide services.
Training and Development – As part of your role you will:
- Complete a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship qualification.
- Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities.
- Have access to a buddy/mentor.
After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained your Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant qualification. This will improve your chances of finding work within the Council, with other employers or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship.
If you would like to find out more, join our information session on 27th June 2024. Application guidance, hints and tips will be provided. Please register your details by clicking this eventbrite link.
For an informal discussion about apprenticeships at Islington council please contact, the Early Careers and Talent Team by emailing apprenticeships@islington.gov.uk
If you are an Islington resident who would like support with your application, please contact the iWork Team on 020 7527 3559 or email islingtonworking@islington.gov.uk
Working for our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.
Recruitment information
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to a qualifications check and 3 years referencing.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
Do you enjoy working with numbers?
Do you have a keen eye for detail and interested in problem solving?
If so then read on…
Our apprenticeships combine working in a great job, with training, development, and a competitive salary. You will be given dedicated time in your working week to focus on your studies. You will also have access to a network of colleagues from within the organisation and tutors to support your learning.
The Finance Assistant apprenticeship consists of an 24-month opportunity to learn and to provide support, building on your Maths, IT and communication skills, whilst working towards a level 2 Finance Assistant Accounting qualification. You will join Islington Council’s Finance Team, where you will support the delivery of a comprehensive and effective finance service to the wider Council. This will include tasks ranging from maintaining finance records, business partnering, audit reviews, banking processing, and treasury maintenance. You will gain an understanding of the work of the team and will work in a supported learning environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship.
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Be aged 16 or above and
- Be an Islington resident or
- Islington care leaver or
- Islington school leaver in the last 12 months
You will also need to satisfy the following course entry requirements:
- Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
- Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject
- Pass the course entry tests for example in Maths and English
- Provide evidence of GCSE or level 2 equivalent e.g functional skills Maths, English at grade 4-9/A*-C.
Closing Date: 28th July 2024 at 23:59
Interview Day: week commencing 12th August 2024
Apprenticeship Start Date: September 2024
The Job - Working as a Apprentice Finance Assistant for the Council you will:
- Work under supervision to learn financial management and administration skills including budget setting and control, input to financial systems.
- Develop accounting and problem-solving skills to provide advice and support to customer’s issues and concerns.
- Work individually and as part of a team to respond to customer’s requests effectively and efficiently.
- Liaise with customers directly via the phone, in writing or in person.
- Learn key office and administration skills including record keeping, filing, photocopying, answering queries and where appropriate carry out tasks independently.
- Develop strong professional relationships with your own team and with others we work alongside and to whom we provide services.
Training and Development – As part of your role you will:
- Complete a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship qualification.
- Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities.
- Have access to a buddy/mentor.
After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained your Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant qualification. This will improve your chances of finding work within the Council, with other employers or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship.
If you would like to find out more, join our information session on 27th June 2024. Application guidance, hints and tips will be provided. Please register your details by clicking this eventbrite link.
For an informal discussion about apprenticeships at Islington council please contact, the Early Careers and Talent Team by emailing apprenticeships@islington.gov.uk
If you are an Islington resident who would like support with your application, please contact the iWork Team on 020 7527 3559 or email islingtonworking@islington.gov.uk
Working for our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.
Recruitment information
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to a qualifications check and 3 years referencing.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.