Finance Apprentice

Contract: Apprentice 2–3-year fixed term programme.

Location: We currently have vacancies in our South and West Wales teams to be based within our Cardiff or Penllergaer offices; but please note, Audit Wales has a hybrid approach to working, where some days will be in our office and there is an option to spend some days at home.

Additional Benefits:

• 33 days leave plus 8 days public holidays
• Civil Service Pension Scheme (employee contribution rate 7.35%: employer contribution rate 30.3%)
• Flexible working - We are one of the Top 10 Working Families employers in the UK.

Closing Date: Sunday, 9th June (midnight)

About the Role

Are you looking for an alternative to university but with the same long-term prospects? Or are you working in finance and looking for a professional development route. If you are interested in earning and learning through a higher apprenticeship route, then the Finance Apprenticeship Programme may be what you are looking for. We currently have vacancies in our South and West Wales teams.

Audit Wales are delighted to offer a 2–3-year fixed term programme aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in finance. You will work with Audit Wales while completing professional training with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). We are looking for candidates who are passionate about the public sector; have the ability to follow process, be happy to work as part of a team and but also have strong discipline and motivation to operate within a hybrid working environment. A good sense of initiative and good excellent communication skills are also key. You must possess or be likely to achieve three A levels at C or above.

You’ll play a part in the audit of over 800 public bodies across Wales, ensuring the work you do makes a real difference to the citizens of Wales. Our clients include Welsh Government, NHS Wales, local government and many more!

Many in our team are young and passionate about making a difference and are currently working towards professional accountancy qualifications. We are keen to support and coach you through our apprenticeship programme which provides a possible pathway to our graduate scheme.

Our GREAT behaviours are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who can make a difference to the public sector through their data skills.

Who are Audit Wales

Audit Wales is the independent public sector audit body within Wales. We hold a unique position within the Welsh public sector, where our role is to:

• Assure the people of Wales that public money is being managed well through our annual audit of public sector accounts.
• Explain how public money is being used and how it meets people’s needs through our Value for Money studies.
• Inspire and empower those with whom we work to continuously improve by sharing initiatives and best practice.

Working for us

Audit Wales is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with an incredibly supportive culture. We’re passionate about working with the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities.

We’re Flexible – We work Smarter; providing choices of how, when and where individuals and teams deliver their work – we trust you in making the right choice to deliver the task in hand while supporting you in your individual circumstances, be that caring responsibilities or managing disabilities.

We’ve got Excellent Terms - We genuinely care about our people and about providing an environment that encourages a positive work-life balance through our 35-hour working week, and our 33 days annual leave per annum (exclusive of public bank holidays), you can also purchase, sell, and put leave in the ‘bank’ to enable extended holidays.

We invest in our People - We’re advocates for personal and professional development and invest in our people to fulfil their career aspirations to be the best they can be. We offer a generous training package which is complimented by a blended approach of structured and unstructured learning. Our successful mentoring and coaching scheme to our LinkedIn Learning licenses give staff the opportunity to learn at times and in ways that suit them.

We have Excellent Benefits - Alongside our generous salary package, we offer all employees opportunity to enter the Civil Service Pension Scheme which is considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates. Our staff benefits also include a cycle to work scheme, shopping discounts and the option to obtain a vehicle through our beneficial lease scheme among many more.

We’re Proud to be Accredited - We are a proud Working Families and Change 100 employer and have achieved Living Wage accreditation.

We are growing a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we work in and the skills, experiences, and perspectives they offer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Find out more

When applying online please remember to press the continue button following submission of your application – once you have done this you will receive an acknowledgement to confirm your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our Human Resources Team immediately on 02920 320500 or via HRandPayroll@audit.wales

Please note, we welcome applications from all, but unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £24,656.00-£29,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Three A Levels (Minimum Grade C) or above or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 5 GCSE's (Grade A*-C), including Maths (B) and English language

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff

Reference ID: WAO0336