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Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience of finance and business partnering in public services?
East Sussex is a great county in which to work. Based in Lewes, just 10 minutes by train from Brighton and just over an hour from Central London, we offer a flexible approach to working and the support of a large team and stable leadership.
We are looking for outstanding candidates, currently studying towards, or having recently completed a degree level qualification to join us as Finance Interns for a 12-month internship, working across our Finance teams and gaining a rewarding and diverse experience to help their future career progression.
Purpose of the role
To learn to provide a professional and comprehensive finance service including support, advice, guidance, and challenge to a range of council services and managers. The role will be expected to work across the wider Finance services, including Service Finance, Financial Planning & Reporting, Treasury & Tax, and Internal Audit.
Post holders can expect to gain a broad understanding of financial management within the Council, undertaking a range of duties to develop knowledge and experience in finance and public services during their internship.
Key tasks
- Work collaboratively to provide coordinated and comprehensive business and finance support throughout the wider Finance teams on a rotation basis.
- Provide financial support and assurance to key stakeholders, including budget holders and other service managers. This would be undertaken in line with relevant requirements, such as accounting standards and the council’s local financial procedures.
- Support the team to which the post is attached on a rotation basis, as required. The post-holder will be expected to complete finance and related tasks allocated to them as part of their internship.
- Have consideration of and actively contribute towards the overarching Finance objectives, including supporting the implementation of the council’s modernising back-office systems (MBOS) programme.
- Participate in team meetings, demonstrate customer focus, and develop business partnering skills.
- Familiarise themselves with, uphold and promote the aims of the Council's equality and diversity policies in the course of day-to-day work.
About you
These criteria will be assessed at the application and interview stage
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work without close supervision and.
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and explain data.
- Proven communication skills,
- both oral and written.
- Highly numerate.
- Computer literate.
- Use of Excel and Word
Essential education and qualifications.
These criteria will be evidenced via certificates, or at interview
- Completed or studying towards a numerate degree level qualification.
Essential knowledge
These criteria will be assessed at the application and interview stage
- Basic knowledge of public sector finance and accounting.
Essential experience
These criteria will be assessed at the application and interview stage
- Evidence from work, voluntary or leisure activities to demonstrate the key competencies for this post.
Other essential criteria
These criteria will be assessed at the application and interview stage
- Customer focused with an ability to work as part of a team.
- Understanding and commitment to ESCC's values including equality and diversity.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
