Accountancy Apprentice

EMA Training Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Rewards program discounts

Car benefit scheme

Job summary

Derby City Council is looking for an highly organised Accountancy Apprentice to join our Accountancy – Service Support team. You will work toward the AAT Level 4 qualification while gaining practical experience in public sector accounting.

You’ll perform journal entries, reconciliations and month-end tasks, while developing skills across budgeting and forecasting in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Maths GCSE grade B/5 or above or equivalent.
• Finance or Accounting degree or working towards.
• English GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• AAT Level 3 and AAT Level 4 qualifications.
• Right to work in the UK with valid driving licence (where required).

Responsibilities

• Process journals to record financial transactions in line with standards.
• Check and reconcile financial records and investigate discrepancies.
• Input data into financial systems and run reports for budgeting teams.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Manage own workload while assisting the finance team with tasks.
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Maths GCSE B/5 or above

Finance or Accounting degree

English GCSE C/4 or above

AAT Level 3

AAT Level 4

UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

We are looking for an highly organised and detail-focused Accountancy Apprentice to join our Accountancy – Service Support team, who are responsible forsupporting numerousservices 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.

In the role of Accountancy Apprentice, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

• 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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

About us!

At Derby City Council, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years’ service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, you’ll be joining an inclusive organisation where you’ll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Do you have a Maths GCSE Grade B/5 or above or the equivalent?

Do you have a Finance or Accounting degree?

Do you have a English GCSE Grade C/4 or above or the equivalent?

Do you already have an AAT Level 3 qualification?

Do you already have an AAT L4 qualification?

Do you have a valid UK Driving Licence?

Do you have a right to work in the UK?

How did you hear about EMA Training?