Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice

Fixed Term Position for 21 months

Full time - 37 hours per week

National Minimum Wage hourly rate dependent on age

Closing Date for accepting applications: 4^th December 2025

Are you ready to launch your career in local government and make a real impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Finance Team on a full-time fixed-term basis.

Our Finance Team supports both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council and as a newly formed team this is your chance to be part of something fresh and innovative. Youll gain hands-on experience across a variety of finance disciplines including:

• Management Accounting
• Technical Accounting
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Insurance

Main Duties for the role include:

• Assisting with budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual report
• Maintaining accurate financial records including updating spreadsheets
• Gathering documentation for internal and external audits
• Reconciliations
• Preparing and sending invoices to customers
• Checking and processing supplier invoices
• Data entry for insurance

This is more than just a jobits a chance to explore every corner of local government finance.

About You:

The successful candidate will be proactive innovative present a strong level of interpersonal skills and share our organisational values (Nurture Belong Innovate Trust).

To be successful you will need to be able to work well within a team managing a demanding workload.

You need to be professional able to manage your own performance as well as being adaptable and resilient. Demonstratable IT skills are essential as are good communication and interpersonal skills.

The apprenticeships will be for 21 months to allow time to complete the relevant apprenticeship qualification.

Please note the placement includes attendance at one or both council sites should you be successful.

Whats in it for you

• A supportive environment where youll learn from experienced professionals.
• The opportunity to study for a finance apprenticeship qualification at the right level for you.
• Real-world experience that will set you up for a successful career in finance.
• Benefits of a Hybrid Working Model: We are currently operating a hybrid model of working which enables our employees to work smarter focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely.

We offer many excellent employee benefits which include a generous annual leave entitlement health and wellbeing opportunities employee assistance programme and a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers.

If youre enthusiastic motivated and ready to take the first step toward a rewarding future we want to hear from you!

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sarah Harris on

Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.