Public Sector Apprentice Accounting Technician

Public Sector Apprentice Accounting Technician (Fixed Term Contract up to 30th June 2027) Newtownards Campus  ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for a Public Sector Apprentice Accounting Technician JOB PURPOSE​​​​​​​ This Public Sector Apprentice Accounting Technician follows the same route as a Higher Level Apprentice (HLA) Accounting Technician, where you will undertake a two-year work contract with the College. You will work four days a week in the Finance department of the College, and study one day a week within the College (joining the HLA course). Once you successfully complete all of our exams and your two years' work experience, you will receive the Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI) Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (Qualification number 600/0170/0). The fees for the Accounting Technician course are fully funded by SERC - you pay no fees (and are also paid for the day spent in the classroom). The programme provides a real alternative to university and is perfect anyone who prefers practical learning to full-time education. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.