Apprentice Revenues Assistant

Active4Today Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Free car parking to 2028

Family-friendly benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking an Apprentice Revenues Assistant to join the Revenues and Benefits team. You will gain a Level 4 Revenues & Welfare Benefits Practitioner qualification and support processing of council tax and business rates while learning on the job.

The role is full-time, temporary for up to 2 years, with a starting salary of £15,434.29 per year and hybrid working arrangements after a period. DBS check will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine administrative duties and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payments and records.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Process council tax and business rates administration.
• Set up direct debits and manage refunds as required.
• Handle sensitive information in line with data protection standards.
• Support the Revenues & Benefits team to meet targets and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above

Revenues & Welfare Benefits Practitioner (level 4)

Job description

Location Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark

Salary £15,434.29 per annum, increasing to minimum wage for your age after 12 months

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Apprentice Revenues Assistant

Apprentice Revenues Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £15,434.29 per annum, increasing to minimum wage for your age after 12 months

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full Time

Region East

Job category/type Finance & Payroll

Date posted 26/08/2026

Job reference REQ000557

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Job description

Revenues and Benefits

Temporary Contract – up to 2 years

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary £15,434.29 per annum, increasing to minimum wage for your age after 12 months (Pay award pending)

We’re on the lookout for a person with a forward thinking, growth mindset to join our Revenues and Benefits team as an Apprentice Revenues Assistant.

In addition to helping your team meet their targets and supporting our customers you’ll also be gaining a Revenues & Welfare Benefits Practitioner (level 4) qualification. If you bring your whole self to work, we’ll support you in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in this role. Our aim at the end of your apprenticeship would be to help you progress to another role within the team, or the Council, if there are vacancies that you are interested in during your apprenticeship.

You’ll be working with a great, friendly, and experienced team who will be there to support you through your apprenticeship. And if that’s not enough, check out these other benefits you’ll receive:

• 26 days’ annual leave (increases to 36 based on your length of service)
• free car parking to March 2028
• family-friendly benefits
• flexible working and flexi-time
• Hybrid working which means that, once you have spent some time in the role, you will be able to split your time between homeworking and working in the office
• 1 days’ paid volunteering leave per year
• a health cashback plan
• access to an employee benefits platform
• £10/month membership at one of our gyms in the district

You will be a valued part of the team responsible for the effective processing and administration of processes like council tax and business rates. You’ll play an important role in ensuring that your team delivers with excellence in mind and doing the right thing for our customers. This will include a range of tasks such as setting up direct debits, dealing with sensitive information, conducting searches on national databases and preparing refunds for approval.

We are looking for a person with some experience of completing administrative tasks, who can work accurately, with great attention to detail, and who is motivated to get the most out of any learning experience. You will also have GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above, or equivalent.

A DBS check is required for this role.

For more information, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Brooks or Joanne Hudson, our Senior Revenues Officers, on 01636 655388/381 or at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed an interview provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specification on their application form.

Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026

Interview Date:Week Commencing 28 September 2026