Accounting Technician Apprentice

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Clitheroe is offering an Accounting Technician Apprentice position. This role includes a fully funded training opportunity for the AAT qualification and provides on-the-job experience. You will engage in budgeting and final accounts processes, while also working with a payments team. The apprenticeship offers flexible working hours, generous leave, and a payment structure based on age. Apply before Sunday 25 January 2026 for this opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Communication and teamwork skills are essential in a collaborative environment.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial processes.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the accounting field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting and final accounts processes.
• Involvement in various tasks within the payments team.
• Participate in training to achieve the AAT qualification.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Apprentice Overview

Accounting Technician Apprentice – Council Offices, Clitheroe. Reference: RES269. Pay: National Minimum Wage for Apprentices. 3 Year Apprenticeship or to Level 4 AAT if shorter. Hours: 37 hours per week.

We have an amazing career opportunity to study for the highly valued Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (AAT). The post is a fully funded training opportunity, meaning that we will pay for all your training costs. We will also provide you with on-the-job work experience, which will ultimately help you qualify as an Accounting Technician. In addition, you will be paid throughout your time with us, allowing you to earn while studying for a widely recognised professional qualification.

You will be fully involved in many aspects of accountancy including budgeting and the final accounts process, and also with many tasks within our payments team.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation)
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Training/development opportunities

* Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate (£7.55 per hour) regardless of age. After the first year the rates are: Aged 21 and above (£12.21 per hour). Aged 18-20 (£10 per hour). Aged under 18 (£7.55 per hour).

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026. Interview date: Thursday 5 February 2026.

To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs. Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to [e-mail] or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone).

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.