Job Description

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Explore a future in public finance with our Local Government Finance Apprenticeship Programme.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of finance while making a meaningful impact on your community?

Liverpool City Council is delighted to offer an opportunity to join our Finance Apprenticeship Programme. Our training programme offers you an excellent grounding in a variety of roles within our finance team, whilst being fully supported to study a professional accountancy qualification with either the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). The programme is designed to give you the experience, knowledge and understanding you need to be a future finance leader in the world of public finance. It will provide you with a rich variety of training and exposure, with opportunities to contribute to many project initiatives and finance activities tailored to your development needs.

We have the following opportunities:

AAT Apprenticeships (2 Positions) 2 years fixed term with a starting salary of \xc2\xa320,812:

As an AAT Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards your AAT qualification. We are seeking ambitious individuals who possess:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 5 or above
• Numerical aptitude and a passion for finance
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

What You Can Expect:

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to a diverse range of finance operations in a large public sector organisation
• Opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and employee benefits

Liverpool is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We recognise our responsibilities as Corporate Parent and would be keen to receive applications from young people leaving care.

Join us and take the first step towards becoming a skilled finance professional in the local government sector and become part of an organisation committed to transforming and improving outcomes for our residents.

In return, we offer the successful applicant a generous benefits package which will include:

• 26 days contractual annual leave
• Access to Cycle2Work scheme discount
• Access to Merseytravel Apprentice Travel Card scheme (subject to restrictions)
• Access to local business discounts
• Access to 20% Staff discount on membership to Lifestyles Fitness Centres
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact our apprenticeship team by emailing

Please note that in accordance with the Council\'s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

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