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Finance Apprentice

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/04/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/05/2025 12:00
Salary:
£25,584 - £26,409 per annum (2025/2026 pay award pending)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Vacancy ID:
279402
Employment Location:
The Lumen, Newcastle Helix, St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ
Post Number:
NECA-25-033
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
16 May
Further Information
Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.

The North East Combined Authority (CA) is looking to appoint a Finance Apprentice within the Finance department.

You will gradually learn about key aspects of finance. The broad aim of the role is to deliver effective accounting and control to support the North East CA operational activities.

You will work towards becoming a chartered accountant, which will begin with studying towards the AAT professional qualification, with the expectation that the learner will progress onto a Level 7 accounting qualification upon successful completion of their AAT studies. As well as specific in-house training on the North East CA policies and financial procedures. 

This is a unique opportunity to gain real world experience alongside studying towards a recognised qualification.

This apprenticeship typically takes 18 months to complete.

The person
You will hold a minimum of 3 A-Levels (C+) or equivalent qualification.
 
A-Levels or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Economics, Maths or Physics will be seen as desirable.


In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
  • Generous leave entitlement, starting at 27 days plus an additional day off for your birthday, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) with the option to buy additional leave
  • Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
  • A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
  • A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
  • Progression and career enhancement opportunities. 

If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you.  If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Will Ross will.ross@northeast-ca.gov.uk
 
Closing date for applications: 12 Noon on 16th May 2025.

Interviews taking place from the 21st to 23rd May 2025.
 
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
 
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL. 
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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