Accountancy Apprentice

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Job title Accountancy Apprentice Job reference  Date posted 11/09/2026 Final date to receive applications 04/10/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Apprentice Grade - £17,710 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Finance / Accounting Attachments Blank Job description

Salary:
Apprentice Grade - £17,710 a year depending on age
Location:
Council house
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type:
Fixed term – 2 years
Closing Date: 04/10/2026

The Opportunity We are looking for an highly organised and detail-focused Accountancy Apprentice to join our Accountancy – Service Support team, who are responsible for supporting numerous services across the Council. This role offers a great chance for career growth, allowing you to work towards the AAT Level 4 Accounting qualification while gaining practical experience in a supportive environment.

You’ll be part of an accountancy team involved in supporting financial operations, by carrying out various accountancy and administration tasks, including inputting journals, interrogating financial systems, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.

You’ll be well-supported throughout your accountancy apprenticeship and gain valuable experience in public sector accounting, contributing to efficient financial processes while progressing in your professional qualification.

The Accountancy Apprentice position is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and advance within the organisation.

• Update financial reports and maintain both manual and digital filing systems.
• Assist with the reconciliation of revenue and balance sheet accounts.
• Input data into financial systems and run reports to support colleagues and budget managers.
• Contribute to year-end accounting processes.
• Manage your own workload while supporting the financial team with various ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Gain exposure to a range of accounting activities, including budgeting and forecasting.

• Process journals to accurately record financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.
• Check financial transactions to ensure they are recorded correctly and investigate any discrepancies.
• Perform reconciliations, such as matching accounts and resolving discrepancies between records.
• Ensure that all financial transactions align with relevant accounts and ledgers.

• Good organisational and numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Use of packages including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent
• Working toward achieving Associate of Accounting Technician qualification (AAT) ideally level 4
• Able to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and work to challenging deadlines

At Derby City Council, we’re proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we’re Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you’ll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby’s future.