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About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe Shared Finance Service ambition is to add value, inspire success and this role is part of the Shared Finance Service (SFS) team collectively responsible for delivering SFS activities to realise this ambition.&nbsp;The Client Finance Team within the Shared Finance Service comprises of Appointeeship and deputyship functions, and protection of property functions. &nbsp;As the Client Finance Officer you will act as a corporate appointee for welfare benefits for certain vulnerable service users in accordance with Council procedures. Key roles will include working with service users and support workers to ensure that all service users receive their full benefit entitlement and providing training and guidance to staff on welfare benefits and financial procedures. You will work closely with the Care Managers and where appropriate Housing Finance Rent Recovery Teams to ensure that appointees in owned and managed properties do not accrue rent arrears.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role sits in our Shared Finance Service Hub in Sutton.&nbsp; It is a hybrid role with a requirement to work from the office at least two days a week, with Thursday being a fixed whole team office day. You will be working in a small team of four people currently. The team carries out essential duties of acting as a corporate appointee and/or deputy for vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. You will have your own caseload of clients and also assist in ad hoc project work and take part in team duty rotas as requested by your line manager. You may need to assist social workers or your team members to visit clients/client sites on an ad hoc basis.We are looking for someone with strong welfare benefits knowledge who has experience working in a customer facing environment. You will need to have good communication skills and be a team player. Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.<ul></ul>

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Client Finance Officer

Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Would you like a chance to develop your finance skills in an accounting role? Plus earn whilst you learn and gain a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship qualification.You will join our friendly Finance team in offering a fair and inclusive service to our customers whilst being supported on the <a href="https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0002-v1-2" target="_blank">Assistant Accountant Level 3</a> apprenticeship so you can develop your skills and apply your learning in the role.There’s lots more information below and in the links but if you want to have an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact David Wilder (Accountant) by email david.wilder<a href="mailto:craig.garoghan@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>If you would like to discuss eligibility please call the Apprenticeship Team on 01273 290539 or email <a href="mailto:apprenticeships@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">apprenticeships@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>One of our current apprentices said this about their apprenticeship:"I would recommend an Apprenticeship to everybody I know! Being able to put my learning into practice has been invaluable, and the support given to me during my apprenticeship by my colleagues has been vital to my success. The experience I have gained throughout my apprenticeship has allowed me to further my career and secure a permanent role."Interviews: w/c 15th Sept 2025Provisional Start Date: Oct 2025 TBC<h2>About the role</h2>We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprentice. We are responsible for financial management and corporate accounting for a number of services across the council and work closely with budget holders to support the delivery of the corporate plan.This apprenticeship is run by Accountancy Learning who is responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments. Your role will be linked to the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the apprenticeship standard and once you are competent in all these areas you will take an End Pont Assessment before successfully completing. You will receive support from a nominated mentor, throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.&nbsp;Delivery will be online, blended learning and you will have weekly meetings with your tutor, interactive learning sessions, workbooks, webinars as well as lots of learning opportunities in the workplace.You will gain knowledge in maintaining systems and accounting records, reconciliations, using IT systems, preparing and processing journals, budget setting, supporting colleagues and developing communication skills whilst gaining invaluable experience in the workplace in applying and putting this learning in practice.&nbsp;You will build and develop relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders and work in a team to meet the requirements of the service/school.As well as the job related experience and apprenticeship qualification, you will receive all the benefits and opportunities of being an employee of Brighton &amp; Hove City Council, one of the City’s largest employers. As an Apprentice, you are eligible for an apprentice NUS discount card and can take advantage of the Catch the bus4work scheme and bus travel discounts with Brighton &amp; Hove buses. See <a href="https://www.buses.co.uk/students" target="_blank">https://www.buses.co.uk/students</a>The duration of the apprenticeship will be c18 months.NB. This may be amended should you have any applicable prior learning or additional needs and your contract will end on successful completion of the apprenticeship.Please note, your application will be shared with the training provider and, if offered a position, you will be required to complete a provider application, assessment and skills scan to confirm eligibility prior to an offer being confirmed.Hear what our other apprentices have to say by<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEnB_ZrwiXQ&amp;list=PLkn6wzCIq2ylVhqR0_kyBoX2jicrDuy_N&amp;index=2" target="_blank">&nbsp;watching this video</a>Entry RequirementsPlease see the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description for the particular requirements of this role.Please note, if you are successful at interview your application will be shared with the training provider and an informal interview and assessments will take place with them to confirm eligibility prior to an offer being confirmedPlease list your qualifications in the application as this may affect eligibility.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.In order to apply for an apprenticeship, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years on the first day of the apprenticeship (or this includes EEA for UK or EEA Nationals with pre-settled or Settled Status) or have some other residency eligibility status. Please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules" target="_blank">: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK</a> &nbsp;for a full list of residency categories and locationsIf you are resident through a visa, leave to remain or other means please confirm type and that any expiry date covers the duration of the apprenticeship once it is due to start. Those on a student visa or non-UK/non EEA nationals who have been here in the last three years for other educational purposes may not be eligible. For further information regarding apprenticeship eligibility please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules" target="_blank">Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK</a>.<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Assistant Accountant Apprentice Level 3

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