Apprentice Finance and Technical Assistant (L2) Corporate Finance & ICT

Sefton Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is offering an Apprenticeship in Finance and Technical Support within Corporate Finance & ICT. The role is a 15-month fixed-term contract based in Sefton Council, Magdalen House, working 36 hours per week.

The position is temporary and suitable for individuals seeking to develop skills in financial duties and value-for-money oversight, with a focus on supporting budget holders and service users, and working within a devolved financial management framework.

Qualifications

• To assist officers of the Financial Advice and Support Services in ensuring value for money in the use of resources.
• To assist in the production of financial support and advice that is accurate and relevant to clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring that the Council and clients maximise value for money in the use of resources.
• Assist in producing timely financial support and advice to budget holders and service users.
• Contribute towards the setting and monitoring of standards for devolved financial management.

Job description

Apprentice Finance and Technical Assistant (L2) Corporate Finance & ICT

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: NMW plus 3% age dependent (breakdown per age group as stated in the recruitment pack)
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. 15 Month Fixed Term.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 29/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CorpSC/26/347487

About The Role

To assist officers of the Financial Advice and Support Services in ensuring that the Council and our clients maximise value for money in the use of resources, whilst ensuring that all financial duties are met.

To assist in the production of financial support and advice in a timely manner to budget holders and other service users that is accurate and relevant to clients needs.

To contribute towards the setting and monitoring of standards for devolved financial management

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 29 th October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday 11 th November

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.