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Are you looking to build your skills to progress further in the future? As an Apprentice with the Crown Prosecution Service you will have the opportunity to develop skills in the workplace.

At the CPS we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. We are the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales prosecuting criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations.

Whilst developing your skills in a workplace environment, as CPS employee you will have access to a range of benefits including Flexible Working, a minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 1 privilege day. You will also be able to access employee savings including high street retailer offers for restaurants, cinema tickets and days out as well as discounts for a number of stores.

If you’d like the opportunity to build your skills and play an integral part in delivering justice, apply now. Please refer to the candidate pack attached to this advert for specifics on the role / to learn how to apply.

Please note, the successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT) apprenticeship with one study day per week. For more information on the apprenticeship, please see attached apprenticeship hub accountancy programmes document.

Role eligibility:

• 
  There is no upper age limit, anyone aged 16 years or older is eligible to apply.
• Lived in the EEA/UK for 3+ years.
• Not in any other form of funded education or training (College or University).
• Does not have a qualification at the same level or above in a similar subject.
• If the candidate already does not have Maths and/or English at a grade 4 (C) or above, then you will be required to complete these functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Finance Support Admin - To deal with finance and accounting enquiries and routine correspondence received via the telephone or by e-mail professionally, effectively, and within agreed timescales.

Please note the below experience / technical skills are essential:

Ability to work well as part of a team.

Can communicate well and make use of technology where necessary to choose appropriate communication method.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel

To liaise effectively with colleagues in Business Centres and CPS Areas, and also external contacts such as HM Treasury, National Audit Office, and the CPS' commercial bankers.

To utilise Oracle and associated packages to respond to enquiries and provide reports and statistics to colleagues and other CPS departments.

To show sound judgement in dealing with finance and accounting enquiries from CPS colleagues and external suppliers. To monitor the accuracy of financial and non-financial data received into the team, challenging appropriately that which does not meet CPS finance, accounting or other specified policies, seeking guidance where necessary.

To prioritise work and manage time effectively so that team financial Key Performance Indicators are met.

To balance conflicting priorities where necessary, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard within the specified deadlines.

To promptly identify potential problems and present suggested solutions to line manager.

To provide a professional service to both internal and external contacts ensuring that finance and accounting information and advice is provided in an organised and professional manner.

To be proactive in carrying out designated tasks to a high standard within the team’s specified deadlines.

To develop and maintain financial administrative systems to ensure efficient management of work assignments and projects.

To maintain the integrity of accounting records by carrying out data input and analysis using various IT packages, particularly Microsoft Excel.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and have a future that matters: Find Your Purpose

CPS is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated.

We’re celebrating after being recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer rankings for 2023. This is recognition of the fantastic apprenticeship opportunities CPS offers. We’re proud to be included in the list for the first time, and thrilled that our high-quality programmes delivered by our hard-working teams have seen us reach number 89 in this year’s rankings.

We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment, which means that where you work (i.e. a court, an office, or a remote setting such as your home) will be based on the kind of work you are undertaking.

This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility alongside our Mental Health First Aiders Programme and Wellbeing Sessions.

CPS commits to offer its employees the following experience:

• Impactful, purposeful work – making a difference to your local communities
• The ability to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources
• To care about your wellbeing
• To feel valued, trusted and included

We also offer the following range of benefits:

• Civil Service Pension
• Access to employee savings
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• 1 extra privilege day entitlement to mark the King’s Birthday.
• Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible working and a family friendly approach to work.
• Childcare vouchers unless already registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme)

Please see below the equivalents to the apprenticeship level of qualification:

Level 3 – These are equivalent to 2 A level passes

Please be aware, if you do not have Maths and/or English at a grade 4 (C) or above then you will be required to complete these functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Job contact :

Name :
Rebecca Lamb
Email :
[email protected]

Recruitment team

Email :
[email protected]