Finance Intern

Are you a current or recent graduate interested in a career in finance? Are you motivated to support a diverse range of services for the benefit of our residents? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience of finance and business partnering in public services?

We are looking for outstanding candidates to join us as Finance Interns for a 12-month internship, who are:

• Either studying towards, or have recently obtained, a relevant degree
• Can demonstrate a commitment to professional development, and a keen interest in working in public services.

Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to work across our finance teams, gaining rewarding and diverse experience to help their future career progression.

East Sussex is a great county in which to work! This vacancy is based in Lewes, which is only 10 minutes by train from Brighton, or just over an hour from Central London. We offer a flexible approach to working, and a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tom Alty, Deputy Chief Finance Officer at thomas.alty@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an MS teams call or phone call.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.