Accounting Technician Apprentice Trainee

Location: Hatfield

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Starting Salary: £26,937 per annum increasing with service up to £32,247 per annum

We are proud to be working with Hertfordshire Constabulary who are offering an exciting opportunity to join their Finance department as an Accounting Technician Apprentice Trainee and study towards a qualification with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

What will you be doing?

The Finance department forms a critical function in the organisation to ensure that funding is best utilised to provide the best quality policing service to the people of Hertfordshire.

The Constabulary will offer successful candidates a wide range of experiences through a variety of placements across the finance function from budget setting to producing the statement of accounts.

Successful applicants will be funded to achieve a Level 3 AAT qualification (with the option to extend to Level 4) through Apprenticeship Levy funding which includes 20% off the job training. In addition, applicants will be required to study in their own time in order to pass exams and progress through the qualification.

What do you need?

Successful candidates will have or be predicted to attain at least GCSEs graded 4-9/A-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English, have a passion for Public Sector finance and the drive to be a part of an evolving Finance department fit for the future of Policing. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a verbal and numeracy reasoning test prior to being invited to demonstrate that they meet the essential entry requirements through a presentation and interview.

Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary?

·      Access to the local government pension scheme including career average benefits, employer contributions and death in service. 

·      Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (24 to 33 days).

·      Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).

·      Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).

·      Carers and discretionary leave.

·      Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working.

·      Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available.

·      Access to the force’s sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.

·      Cycle to Work scheme.

·      Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.

·      Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.

·      Employee Assistance Programme.

·      Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.

·      Access to a Trade Union (UNISON).

·      The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.

·      Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.

What next?

Click apply and we will be in touch with next steps.

The closing date for this role is 8th December 2024.