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Careers
Recruitment
The Role
We are looking for a Finance Apprentice to help support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation while studying towards a finance apprenticeship qualification.
In this role, you will gain experience across a range of finance functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses processing, finance systems administration, and general financial administration.
Key duties will include:
• Processing expense claims, journals, and internal recharges.
• Supporting finance system administration and handling finance queries.
• Managing finance inbox queries and distributing emails appropriately.
• Processing EPOS till receipts and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with other finance administration tasks as required.
You will also be expected to attend training, complete assignments, and maintain progress within the level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship programme.
About You
You will have 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (including English and Maths) or equivalent experience, meet the requirements for a level 3 finance apprenticeship, along with a strong interest in developing a career in Finance.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.
• Numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to communicate effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
Previous administration or customer service experience and awareness of public sector finance would be advantageous.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the role, please contact hr@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Provisional interview date: w/c 22 June
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
Our Values
• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a “Disability Confident” employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.
If you are unable to apply on line and require a word version of the application form please contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
You must have the right to work in the UK, we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.
