Apprentice; Finance Level 2

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Vacancy : 3356

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Apprenticeship

Contract end date: 30 September 2029

Location: Carmarthen

Grade: Apprentice Level 2

£25,949 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement)

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro‑rated accordingly.

Hourly Rate: £13.45 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement)

Contract

Hours:

37:00

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have a love for numbers and a curious mind? Are you ready to kick‑start your career in finance? This opportunity starts at a level 2, progressing to level 4. If so, then our Finance Apprenticeship programme is for you.

Organised, trustworthy, diligent, with good attention to detail. Good at solving problems, honest, reliable and able to recognise when to seek support.

• People – You are a people person, who loves helping others and can quickly build working relationships and trust.
• Welsh Language – Able to use and enhance your Welsh language daily through conversations with stakeholders, partners and your team.
• Making a difference – You love to know you are making a difference to help the department run smoothly supporting businesses and individuals within our community to develop and grow.
• Trying new things – You are willing to learn and develop your knowledge about the services the department provides to the community so you can help others.
• Being busy – You love being busy and interacting with others daily.

• We will guarantee you a warm welcome to our team from the minute you start.
• 2–3 year contract within the team
• A full induction and ongoing support from your line manager and the team.
• Competitive rates of pay (Real Living Wage)
• Undertake a relevant qualification with a supportive provider.
• The right training and support to fulfil the role, including online e‑learning, face‑to‑face training and shadowing.
• At the end of the fixed‑term contract, there may be opportunities to be appointed to a role subject to availability, suitability and individual performance.

Attend an online recruitment session on Thursday 16th or Friday 17th July 2026
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If you are successful at the recruitment day you will be invited to attend an interview with the team on the 6th or 7th August 2026
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You must be available for these dates as no alternative dates will be available.

For more information, please contact Caroline Powell, Principal Auditor – cap – .

The Welsh language is integral to the identity of Carmarthenshire and its people. If you don't currently meet the Welsh language standard that we need for this role, we will work together on your Welsh language journey and help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this position.

Level 3 – You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 28/06/2026, 23:55

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexible…