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    We're one of the largest local authorities in the country with a revenue budget of £2.6bn, a four-year capital programme of £927m and a Pension Fund of £8.9bn.

    We deliver our finance function in-house offering you great opportunities to develop and progress in your finance career. In fact, we're recruiting now because of the successes our existing team members have had in growing their careers with us!

    What you’ll be doing

    You’ll gain a professional qualification, AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), whilst learning on the job, with paid time off to study and take exams. In addition we'll support you to develop your skills and experience while at work, getting you ready to progress in your accountancy career.

    Not only is AAT a great qualification in its own right, but completing the apprenticeship also puts you in a strong position to move onto studying a chartered accountancy qualification. AAT could put you in the same position as an accountancy graduate in being eligible for exam exemptions but with the added benefit of earning a competitive salary and gaining valuable accountancy experience while you complete your apprenticeship.

    If you're already AAT qualified, or you have started your AAT journey and would like support for your ongoing studies, or if gaining the AAT qualification is not right for you, we would still love to hear from you as this opportunity can be flexible for the right candidate who demonstrates their willingness to play a part in achieving value for money for our residents.

    You'll gain invaluable experience in a professional public sector organisation to support your qualification. Some of the key tasks you will be performing include:

    • Delivering quality financial advice, system support and guidance to directorates and partners
    • Assisting budget monitoring, budget preparation and year end accounts
    • Helping directorates deliver savings targets across the County Council

    What you’ll need to succeed

    We're looking for the following skills and behaviours:

    • Good communication skills - the ability to build relationships and deliver excellent customer service
    • Strong work ethic - the desire to learn and progress and drive continuous improvement
    • Numerical ability - the ability to accurately interpret financial information
    • Team player - a commitment to contribute to both your team and the wider finance service
    • Self-starter - the ability to use initiative, work independently and prioritise own workload

    Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

    • An interest in public finance and accountancy
    • GCSE grades A – C including Maths and English (or equivalent)
    • Able to undertake work to professional and quality standards within budgetary deadlines
    • Experienced in the use of spreadsheets and word processing software
    • Able to use financial systems to extract relevant information
    • Willing to develop personally and professionally, with evidence of continuous training and development

    What we can offer you

    • Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment - we have a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development, providing support and training to help you grow personally and professionally
    • Pension - you'll have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme which, as a defined benefit scheme (your pension will be based on your average salary and years worked, rather than on the contributions you make), is a significant benefit on top of your salary which is hard to beat
    • Remote Working - most aspects of this role can be carried out remotely, complemented by regular office-based working to support business needs (currently a minimum of one day per week at our Winchester office). You'll be provided with a laptop and equipment to support hybrid working. Although you’ll have the option to work remotely, we'll fully support you in getting to know our organisation, your role, and your team
    • Flexible Working - we've opportunities for part-time and flexible working arrangements. We'll consider reduced or compressed hours
    • Annual Leave - in addition to bank holidays, you'll receive 25 days per annum (pro-rata) rising to 28 days (pro-rata) after 5 years’ service

    Please make sure you complete the application form fully and include examples of your experience when answering the questions. There is no requirement to include a CV with your application as it will be used for context only.