Job Description

Job Introduction

About us

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation? YPO might be the perfect fit for you!


With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.


As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money. Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.


YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Finance Assistant Apprentice.


As a member of the Finance and Contracts Team, this role is integral to YPO's Finance function, providing a range of administrative support services which may include activities such as dealing with customer and supplier queries, processing of customer payments and matching of supplier invoices.

Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Overview:

Training Provider - Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Course Overview

This apprenticeship is for individuals wishing to pursue a career in Accounting and/or Finance through the combination of actual employment and the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications.



The majority of your skills and knowledge will be developed through your employer and the job that you do. This will be complemented and supported by your planned training programme incorporating attendance on the College's courses in Accounting and Functional Skills.



All learning must be recorded to demonstrate you are achieving at least 20% of your working week to off the job learning, a requirement of the apprenticeship. This will be discussed and agreed with you and your employer at the start of the apprenticeship.



Find out more about our apprenticeships here - Apprenticeships at YPO | YPO

About You

As YPO continues to expand, we are looking for a positive-minded individual to join our team. Drawing from the skills and experience section of the , we seek someone who has:

4 GCSEs in Mathematics, English Language and 2 others (Grade 4 and above) Excellent attention to detail Good organisational and time keeping skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in order to achieve targets Good IT knowledge with the ability to use MS Office products to produce documentation

For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What's in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas. Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund A comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Family friendly policies Flexible working opportunities Cycle to Work scheme. Subsidised canteen Free parking available

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Jane Lee at jane.lee@ypo.co.uk or 01924 834877.


Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing 9th June 2025

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in-person at our office in Wakefield.