Finance Officer Apprentice (Fawley Parish Council)

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with relevant legislation and council procedures Process invoices, payments and receipts, ensure all transactions are correctly coded and authorised Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor bank accounts. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including income and expenditure, balance sheets and budget monitoring reports Support the annual budget preparation process Maintain records for VAT and assist in the preparation of VAT returns Support in preparing documentation for the annual audit and liaise with internal and external auditors as required Ensure all financial files (both digital and paper based) are well organised and up to date  Assist with financial queries from suppliers To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time or be determined and agreed by the clerk Any other activity that the parish council feels to be within a remit of this position

Training:
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Training Outcome:
Potential for a full time role on completion

Employer Description:
Fawley Parish Council is the largest Parish Council in the New Forest. It is made up of 15 Councillors, and 31 permanent staff and provides impressive facilities and services that can be viewed on this web site. The Parish is made up of Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot, Langley, Holbury and Hardley villages with a population of around 15,000 people and is located in the most southerly area of the Waterside within the New Forest with its shoreline opening onto the Solent. The Council is committed to the provision of facilities and services to its residents and is developing a range of events, activities and new projects to bring the community together and develop local networks.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office,Able to learn finance software