CIPFA apprentice, Tom Smith talked to us about how his counter fraud apprenticeship has expanded his skills and provided new opportunities – and the advice he would give to those considering a CIPFA apprenticeship. Read Tom’s story in full here > https://bit.ly/47qwB8u
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments are open for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025. Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]
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Rachel Pizzey, schools budget support officer at Gateshead Council spoke to us about the skills she gained from her CIPFA apprenticeship, particularly when presenting to finance and non-finance professionals. Read Rachel’s full story here > https://bit.ly/49pCwfE
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments for our accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January. Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]
Upskill your existing team and introduce fresh talent and diversity to your organisation with a CIPFA levy funded apprenticeship.
Suman Chaudhary speaks to us about her experience with the Level 4 CIPFA Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship. Read the full story of Suman’s apprenticeship journey here > https://ow.ly/RYlH50RFYai
Don’t forget - if your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team - enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January. Contact us today: [email protected]

One of the main benefits of a CIPFA apprenticeship is the on-the-job training you receive across a variety of accountancy disciplines, providing a more rounded experience. For Sarah Robinson that meant gaining experience in procurement, accounts payable and income and finally management accounts. Find out more about Sarah's apprenticeship journey here > https://bit.ly/45weEUt
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January. Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]

Tom Smith, CIPFA apprentice spoke to us about his counter fraud apprenticeship journey and what it’s been like to work with his fellow apprentices. Read Tom’s story in full > https://bit.ly/3Mv97qI
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January. Contact us today: [email protected]
CIPFA levy-funded apprenticeships are a cost-effective way of upskilling your existing staff and bringing fresh talent and diversity to your organisation. Stewart Findlay, Apprentice Counter Fraud Investigator, shares his experience and learnings he has gained as an apprentice > https://bit.ly/3RWqF
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January.
Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]

Thinking about using an apprenticeship programme to transition into a finance role? CIPFA apprentice Sarah Robinson tells us why she recommends the CIPFA accountancy professional apprenticeship and the possibilities that it can bring > https://bit.ly/3LZUM5g
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January.
Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]
Want to learn about the skills you can gain through a CIPFA accountancy apprenticeship? Charlie Lowe, CIPFA accountancy professional apprentice at Sefton Council shares his learnings and experience. https://bit.ly/3J95Qvz
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January.
Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]

Considering taking an accountancy qualification? CIPFA accountancy apprentice Rachel Pizzey shares her apprenticeship journey and why she would recommend the CIPFA Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship to others. Read Rachel’s story in full >https://bit.ly/46YLlvg
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, remember that enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January.
Contact us today about our apprenticeship programmes: [email protected]

Why choose a career in public service? CIPFA apprentice, Charlie Lowe Sefton Council tells us what attracted him to the > https://ow.ly/h9KX50U76GF
Interested in our Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship programme? Applications for our spring 2025 intake are now open and close on 31 January. To start the enrolment process or to find out more get in touch with our team today: [email protected]

Strengthen your finance team with a CIPFA levy-funded apprenticeship and develop the public finance professionals of the future. We deliver apprenticeships to over 200 employers and are the only accountancy body in the world exclusively focused on the public sector.
Read CIPFA Accountancy Professional apprentice, Charlie Lowe, Sefton Council’s story > https://www.cipfa.org/qualifications/national-apprenticeship-week/charlie-lowe
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, enrolments for our apprenticeship programmes, starting in spring 2025, close on 31 January. Contact us today: [email protected]

Join CIPFA and OneAdvanced on 21 November 10.30 – 11.30 for a webinar exploring procurement through the lens of a finance professional.
This webinar will cover the most important takeaways of the upcoming Procurement Act for a finance professional. The webinar will also explore how technology can support the implementation of the Procurement Act.
🔗 Book now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/Cjsf50U5YQN

Enrolments for the spring 2025 intake of our apprenticeship programmes is now open. Levy-funded apprenticeships are the most cost-effective and rewarding way for your organisation to develop the public finance and counter fraud professionals of the future.
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or using our apprenticeship programme to upskill an existing team member, get in touch today. Enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes close on 31 January https://ow.ly/eqkh50TXpjR

CIPFA is pleased to be at the LGA Annual Conference 2024. Say hello to the team at stand Q96. 👋
Today, we're hosting a session at 6.30pm on approaching assurance, Queen's Suite 3. We look forward to seeing you there for the panel debate with drinks.

Make the most of the apprenticeship levy and enrol your organisation on to one of our apprenticeship programmes. The deadline to register for our Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship and Level 4 Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship programmes, for the autumn 2024 intake is next week – 31 July.
Speak to us today > https://ow.ly/jc2W50RFZYv

Looking to integrate sustainability into your finance practice?
In partnership with ICAEW, CIPFA has developed a course that helps finance professionals deliver value to both taxpayers and the environment.
In this course, learn how to evaluate the impact of sustainability risks and opportunities. Learn more and register now: https://ow.ly/S5tC50SF5kS
Charlie Lowe is a CIPFA professional accountancy apprentice at Sefton Council. During our discussion with him he told us about the skills he gained from his apprenticeship. You can read Charlie’s full story on the CIPFA website > https://bit.ly/3P3Tfxp
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, don’t forget that the enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in autumn 2024, close on 31 July. Contact us today: [email protected]
Sarah Robinson, undertook her CIPFA apprenticeship at Mersey & West Lancs Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We spoke to her about how she found the Level 7 Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship along with her future career aspirations. Read Sarah’s story in full > https://ow.ly/KR8s50S2ljb
If your organisation is thinking about recruiting an apprentice or upskilling your existing team, don’t forget that enrolments for our counter fraud and accountancy apprenticeship programmes, starting in autumn 2024, close on 31 July. Contact us today: apprenticeships.
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