Job description

Build your career with an AAT qualification with MVDC.

Mole Valley District Council is committed to the continued expansion and development of apprenticeship programmes and this apprenticeship is just one of the ways we intend to grow our own talent within the district. We work hard to represent our community and are looking for likeminded people to join us.

An Apprenticeship can be used for people starting out on their work life journey or those changing a career for a different working life.

About our team

This is an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our professional Finance Team at the heart of Mole Valley District Council.

The Finance Team is a friendly, multi-disciplinary team. It has skills and expertise across Accounting, Finance Business Monitoring, Treasury Management, Revenues and Exchequer Services. We work across the whole organisation.

What will I be doing?

• As an Accounting Apprentice, you will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary Financial Services Team. You will be involved in a wide variety of accounting work, which will keep your days varied and interesting whilst building your knowledge and experience.
• You will work on our Statement of Accounts preparation, posting journals, calculating VAT submissions, setting up new Accounting codes, raising and monitoring Purchase Orders, and other tasks.

What are we looking for from you?

• Keen to learn, you will demonstrate good communication skills, an understanding of good customer service, teamwork and an interest in developing a career in Finance
• We will also be looking for a flexible and positive approach to work
• A Level 2 competency or functional skills qualification in both Maths and English (e.g. GCSE grade 4-9 / A-C), or other suitable qualification must be achieved or have been achieved
• Willingness and competence to undertake an AAT Apprenticeship qualification while working
• To engage in and complete a programme of work, study and training designed to develop the skills and abilities of the apprentice to achieve the AAT qualification

What can we offer you?

• A friendly and supportive team that will guide you through your learning
• Opportunity for hybrid working policy and working flexibility
• Competitive pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement; when you start you’ll get 24 days annual leave
• Working in an exceptionally beautiful part of Surrey
• Excellent transport links. Leatherhead and Dorking are easily accessible by bus or train (Dorking has three train stations!). Both Dorking and Leatherhead are mainline stations with direct links into London. From Dorking, trains run to Guildford, Reading and Gatwick Airport. From Leatherhead, trains run to both Guildford and Horsham with a journey time of 30 minutes. All our workplaces are only a few minutes walk from the stations.
• Free parking at our workplaces
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts

Further Info

For an informal chat about the apprenticeship and role, please contact Mahmud Rogerson 01306 879277.

This is an initial 18 month fixed term contract with a possibility of extension to complete the Level 3 AAT.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 25 September 2023

Assessment & Interview Date: To be confirmed with the individual

The Apprenticeship

Below is a link to the Apprenticeship Standard that you will be working towards.

https://www.aat.org.uk/training-providers/waverley-training-services

Simultaneously undertaking a comprehensive study programme, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills which will be an asset to the council and your career. Our apprenticeship scheme offers significant assistance with training and provides the opportunity to improve skills for future career opportunities. The training for this role will be delivered by Waverley Training Services.

How to apply

Click apply now or visit our careers website https://jobs.molevalley.gov.uk/job/finance-accounting-apprentice-level-2-aat/ submit your CV along with a supporting statement, to let us know you are interested in becoming an accountant and applying for an apprenticeship at MVDC.

"Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion for All"

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: From £14,450.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dorking: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/09/2023
Reference ID: FIACCAPP