PURPOSE OF THE POST 
Receive experiences and support in the workplace to complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in the finance field 
To contribute as a team member within the Finance unit to provide a financial service to the Council’s departments 
Ensuring that the people of Gwynedd are central to everything we do 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNCTIONS 
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MAIN DUTIES 
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The Finance Department provides various finance services to the Council. The Council's annual budget is £504 million. The Department provides various services such as tax collection, payment of staff salaries, and payment processing. The department also provides financial services such as accountancy services, income and debt collection, risk management, insurance and pensions. 
 
All Gwynedd Council apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following:  
 
The right behaviors and attitude  
Do your best in the day to day work and the qualification  
Contribute towards the success of the Council  
Working effectively as part of a team  
Communicate effectively 
Be ready to learn new things  
Understand exactly what is needed to work for the Council 
 
 
Here is an overview of the main duties of the job:​  
An opportunity to develop finance and accounting skills 
Understand the principles of funding, financial management and accounting in a local authority 
Understand budgetary / financial techniques 
Understand and use budgetary / financial systems 
Understanding of the areas of expenditure within the Council 
Understanding of the latest developments in the field of finance 
Understanding of the financial regulations 
Experience of the annual budgeting cycle 
Experience of closing the Council's annual accounts 
Spending short periods in other finance units within the department to develop skills and to extend experience in different areas. 
 
As a Cyngor Gwynedd member of staff, you have the following responsibilities:  
  
Responsibility for self-development.   
Ensure that the Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy are followed  
Follow the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.   
Responsible for managing information and to ensure that personal information is treated appropriately    
Commit to the Carbon Management Plan and encourage people to reduce the Council’s Carbon Footprint  
Responsibility to report any suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused  
 
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 
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