1 Financial Services / Investment jobs in Barnard's Green, Malvern Hills

We are currently seeking to appoint an aspiring finance professional to join our hard-working and friendly Finance team as a Finance Business Support Apprentice. You will work alongside the Accountants, Finance Business Advisors and Business Support Officers to support the Finance function in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting Service and to provide an accurate and timely general administrative service to support all aspects of the Council's business role. You will support the delivery of high-quality financial services within the Council while gaining valuable workplace experience and working toward a recognised professional finance qualification (AAT). The successful candidate will receive full support for completing an AAT apprenticeship, including study time, training resources, and mentorship from qualified professionals within the Council. Wyre Forest District Council has a strong track record in supporting apprenticeship and there is the possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate when the apprenticeship ends. Ideally you will be able to work independently and work well as part of a team. You will be a quick learner, able to pick up tasks with a willingness to get involved. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification so if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you. Local government reorganisation is being driven forward by central government, this means that the council will remain sovereign until at least 1 April 2028 after which a new unitary authority will deliver services in the district. This means an exciting time with lots of opportunities to help shape the outlook for local government in the area.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail You will be able to work independently and also work well as part of a team. Flexibility is key, as you will work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and priorities. You should be IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel and be excited to begin your AAT journey. You will have 5 GCSEs to include maths and English at grade 4 or above.

Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC. We've implemented a new system from Monday 4th March which will improve your candidate experience!

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you. What We Offer:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the Finance team.
• New employees are required to be office-based to facilitate effective induction, training, and integration with the team.
• Flexible Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
• Health and Wellbeing support
• Annual Leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent pension scheme, We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options.
We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit