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As a Finance Fast Track Apprentice, you will join Government Finance, a community of around 10,000 finance professionals. It鈥檚 an exciting time to join us as we;

• build an expert finance function in Government
• share our expertise 鈥� working together through Centres of Excellence and Knowledge Networks
• as we continuously improve the way we work.

On this challenging and rewarding programme you will work with finance specialists to achieve strong financial management, ensuring value for money for the taxpayer.

You will 鈥榚arn and learn鈥�, studying for a level 4 Finance qualification, gaining valuable experience and skills to set you up for the rest of your finance career.

The Finance Fast Track Apprenticeship is a two-year Level 4 higher apprenticeship with a salary between 拢19,500 and 拢27,000 (拢22,000 minimum in London). It is a permanent position within a Government department.

What you鈥檒l do

As a Finance Fast Track Apprentice you may be involved in producing monthly management reports, compiling finance instructions for budgets, supplying financial guidance on business cases and helping to calculate costs.

As a Finance Fast Track Apprentice your role title may be:

• Finance Analyst
• Accounts Executive
• Control Officer
• Costs Budget Manager.

What you鈥檒l learn

You鈥檒l take the Level 4 Professional Accountant and Taxation Technician Standard.

The learning programme lasts for around 2 years and you鈥檒l spend roughly 20% of your time on learning assignments, classroom training and working on your portfolio. The remaining 80% of your time will be in your role. gaining valuable skills and experience. A mentor and an assessor will be assigned to help you throughout your qualification.

Some study leave will be made available but there will be a requirement to undertake some study in your own time. This is particularly the case around exam periods.

Where you鈥檒l work

In 2018, the Finance Fast Track Apprenticeship roles will be available in the following locations:

• Aldershot
• Andover
• Blackpool
• Bristol
• Corsham
• Coventry
• Leeds
• London
• Manchester/Salford
• Milton Keynes
• Newcastle
• Sheffield
• Shrivenham
• Southend
• Telford
• Upavon
• Warrington
• Whittington
• Worthing
• York

Depending on which location you choose, finance apprentices work across the country in a range of departments including:

• Ministry of Defence
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Her Majesty鈥檚 Revenue and Customs
• Cabinet Office
• Department of Business, Industry and Skills
• Department for Transport
• Department for International Development
• Rural Payments Agency.

What we鈥檙e looking for

We would like you to have:

• a curiosity on how things work and a willingness to ask questions
• an ability to work with different types of information sources and apply attention to detail
• good organisational skills and a strong commitment to your career and development
• strong team working skills
• self-motivation, drive and determination.

Entry requirements

You鈥檒l need 5 GCSEs, at grades C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, or equivalent. (Or expect to have these qualifications by 31 August 2018.)

You鈥檒l also need to check you meet the general entry requirements, such as age, nationality and residency.

After your apprenticeship

After successfully completing the scheme you鈥檒l have access to the Accountancy Student Zone and a wealth of further learning opportunities to help you realise your full potential. As a finance professional you鈥檒l have opportunities for promotion across a range of career paths.

You鈥檒l become a vital part of the development and provision of front line services and finance policies.

Once you鈥檝e successfully completed your apprenticeship, you鈥檒l be eligible to apply without a degree for the . This is the Civil Service鈥檚 graduate development programme which prepares participants for leadership roles within the organisation.