Accounting Technician Apprentice

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

Job summary

A local government council in England is offering an Accounting Technician Apprentice position, providing an excellent opportunity to earn while studying for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification. The role involves various tasks in accountancy, including budgeting and working with the payments team, all while receiving a host of benefits such as flexible hours and generous leave entitlement. This position is a fully funded training opportunity with exciting career prospects.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a willingness to learn and study for AAT qualification.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Good numerical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various aspects of accountancy, including budgeting.
• Participate in the final accounts process.
• Engage with tasks within the payments team.

Skills

Involvement in budgeting

Final accounts process

Working in payments team

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.

Apprentice Rates

* 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 and Interview Dates

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Application

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.