Accountancy Apprentice
About the role
- Process journals to accurately record financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards
- Check financial transactions to ensure they are recorded correctly and investigate any discrepancies
- Perform reconciliations, such as matching accounts and resolving discrepancies between records
- Ensure that all financial transactions align with relevant accounts and ledgers
Working week
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
The Level 4 AAT apprenticeship standard includes 4 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, or online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release.
Modules will include:
- Applied Management Accounting
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Business Tax
- Personal Tax
Attending the EMA hub in Derby city centre for classroom sessions delivered by specialist trainers. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor through your portfolio of work and end point assessment.
Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Company benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
- Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
- Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and the option to purchase additional annual leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
- Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
About Derby City Council
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create anInclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.