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Employer description
Suffolk County Council is the administrative authority for the county of Suffolk, England. It is run by 75 elected county councillors representing 63 divisions. It is a member of the East of England Local Government Association.
We are seeking a friendly, organised, motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.
Our Business and Finance team provides administrative and finance support to the Practitioners and Home Care providers supporting vulnerable adults across our locality area.
Our team has a culture of being friendly, supportive and encouraging. Our expectations of standards are high, but you will always have staff around you to share skills and experience with and help you to continually develop.
We practice hybrid working and work together in the office two days a week.
Main description
Are you looking for new and exciting challenges each day?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join us in Ipswich and East Adult and Community Services within the Business and Finance Team as an Apprentice Business and Finance Administrator.
We’ll support your development from the start and will help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. During your apprenticeship you will receive ongoing training, new work-based experiences and support to enable you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to undertake a comprehensive range of finance and administrative duties.
We are seeking a friendly, organised, motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.
If this sounds like it’s for you, read on!
Our Business and Finance team provides administrative and finance support to the Practitioners and Home Care providers supporting vulnerable adults across our locality area.
You will be part of the team carrying out financial and business functions which will include the delivery of income and payment services within Adult and Community Services
Provide business support focusing on good outcomes for our customers, statutory requirements and new ideas to improve the way we work
Liaise with Home Care Providers to ensure services are provided in accordance with agreed processes, policies and timescales
Identify financial and business inaccuracies and ensure they are reported to the Business and Financial Officer and resolved in a timely manner
To build positive relationships with Home Care providers and colleagues to act as a first point of contact and resolve financial and business performance process queries.
Your apprenticeship Level 3 Business Administration for up to 21 months.
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds.
There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills.
We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career
Entry requirements
Need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 - 9 / Grade C and above or equivalent including mathematics and English.
Personal qualities
- Be focused and motivated to gain valuable work-based skills and experience within the role
- Demonstrate a can do attitude and the determination to succeed in gaining the qualification and in the workplace
- Be customer-focused and look for ways for us all to work better and smarter
- Have excellent communication and IT skills
Benefits
- A fully funded and supported Level 3 Business Administration qualification
- Valuable work-based skills from day one
- The opportunity to meet and work alongside other apprentices in the organisation
- Multiple training courses and development opportunities to add to your CV.
For more information
Please contact Kerry Kirkpatrick for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260638 or emailing kerry.kirkpatrick@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 14/05/2024
Salary
£22,366
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
