Assurance Apprentice
Starting salary £22,000 to £28,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
Full time, 37 hours per week.
Based in Taunton, Somerset, close to J25 of the M5.
The role
You’ll be working with the Head of Internal Audit to help plan and complete audits in line with the annual WPA Assurance Plan, to support our wider risk and compliance processes, and to help monitor business progress against identified audit issues.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and gain formal qualifications through a funded apprenticeship programme. There will also be opportunities to perform wider assurance and risk activities including supporting the Chief Risk Officer to maintain and enhance WPA’s risk management systems and providing business support to maintain effective internal controls.
What can you bring to WPA?
You should have GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) or above, hold two A-Levels or equivalent in any subject. An undergraduate degree is desirable but not essential, and you should be able to demonstrate:
- Curiosity and a desire to learn;
- An analytical mindset;
- An ability to understand new subject matter quickly;
- Attention to detail; and
- An ability to engage successfully with different personalities.
A great career. A great place to work.
Your long-term commitment, passion and desire to always be the best you can, will be rewarded. We will help you to develop the career you have been waiting for.
Benefits include
- Competitive starting salary.
- Flexible Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service and which can be bought and sold subject to certain maxima and minima.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- A commitment towards your ongoing training to help you develop the career you want.
- Gain recognised professional qualifications as appropriate.
- Contributory pension.
- Participation in WPA's annual companywide bonus incentive scheme, Partnership for Excellence.
- Access to an Occupational Health Nurse, Employee Assistance Programme with face to face counselling and a free annual flu vaccination.
- Two paid charity leave days per annum.
- Free on-site parking in WPA's secure car park.
- Private health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Subsidised onsite restaurant.
- Monthly awards to recognise employee achievements.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Charging points for environmentally friendly vehicles.
- Remote GP Services - access to a remote GP 24/7, free to use for employees, partners and their dependants.
- Employee Cash Plan, specifically designed for employees and child dependants - partners can be added.
- Length of Service awards - financial awards for each five completed years of service.
How to apply
Before submitting your application, please ensure you have a clear understanding of the role and why you think you may be suitable. If you have any queries at all about the role, you are welcome to contact us to discuss these first.
Completing the application form is the first step of the recruitment process and it is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. It is your chance to make sure that with the right effort, your application stands out amongst others.
It is essential that any information provided is accurate, legible and comprehensive as thorough recruitment vetting procedures take place which will verify the content of your CV, including (but not limited to): examination dates and grades, previous employment checks including job titles and dates of employment, any gaps in employment and convictions/cautions/reprimands/final warnings. Some checks are undertaken as part of the recruitment process, but all job offers are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), fraud prevention and credit checks, references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, residency and identity, proof of qualifications (where appropriate) and National Insurance number.
Please download and save the application form to your computer. You will then be able to complete the form electronically. Save and send your completed application form and covering information to careers@wpa.org.uk
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