Accounts Assistant Apprentice

City of London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is offering an apprenticeship for an Accounts Assistant. This full-time role includes training towards a Level 2 Accounting Assistant Technician (AAT) qualification. Ideal candidates are 16 or older, living in England, and not in full-time education. The position lasts 15 months with a hybrid workplace arrangement, providing invaluable experience in financial services while supporting the department’s goals.

Qualifications

• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays.
• Living in England and not in full-time education.
• Evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in providing financial services.
• Develop practical experience towards a Level 2 AAT qualification.
• Contribute to team objectives while managing deadlines.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Posting Start Date: 25/09/2025

Salary: £25,280 pa
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Fixed term contract (15 months)
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack

This vacancy is for an apprenticeship in the Chamberlain's FSD Department.

The Finance team provides financial services and advice to the Environment and Markets departments. The department would provide an apprentice with a good range of introductory experience while contributing to helping the team meet shortening deadlines and growing demand.

This apprenticeship role is based at Guildhall and will last for 15 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment). You will spend one day per week in training towards a Level 2 Accounting Assistant Technician (AAT) qualification while developing practical experience in the workplace.

If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Level 2 Accounting Assistant Technician (AAT) qualification and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility / Qualifications

To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
• Living in England
• Not in full-time education at the time of applying

If you are a non-UK citizen, you need to have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.

If we request specific qualification evidence it will be required before applications are considered. Please send copies of your certificates and application reference number to [e-mail].

Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification like the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.

If you have any questions on this, please contact [e-mail].

Selection & How to Apply

Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship, not qualification. Please see the Job Information Pack for further information. Please ensure you answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form.

Closing date: 12 noon on 16 October 2025

To apply online, please click the Apply online button below. Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCHA864 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Please note that this apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees.

As part of the selection process, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a prior learning check; all prior qualifications will be verified through the education system to ensure no prior learning has taken place that will impact the apprentice criteria before a successful candidate is formally offered the apprenticeship.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.