Finance Assistant Apprentice - Level 3

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave scheme

Access to student discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at selected county leisure</

Free online health and exercise

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is offering a Finance Assistant Apprentice - Level 3 within the Finance Service, specifically in the Transactional Accounting Team. You will earn a wage while gaining a respected Level 3 Business Administrator qualification and will be supported by experienced finance professionals.

This apprenticeship is open to applicants of all ages, with a focus on enthusiasm and accuracy. A career with the council offers clear progression opportunities and a broad range of employee

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; enthusiasm, accuracy and a willingness to learn.
• Organised, motivated and ready to start building a future in finance.

Responsibilities

• Process orders, invoices and payments in day‑to‑day transactions.
• Collate data for financial assessments in respect of care packages.
• Maintain financial records and support month‑end tasks.
• Help ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.

Job description

Closing date: 01 November 2026

We’re excited to welcome a Finance Assistant Apprentice - Level 3 into our Finance Service, working specifically within the Transactional Accounting Team.

This is a fantastic starting point if you’re finishing school, college or university and want to build real, practical experience in finance while earning a wage, however, you can be an apprentice at any age.

You don’t need lots of experience, just enthusiasm, accuracy, and a willingness to learn. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

If you’re organised, motivated and ready to start building your future in finance.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Transactional Accounting Team handles day‑to‑day financial activity that keeps the council running smoothly, such as processing orders, invoices and payments, collating data for financial assessments in respect of care packages, maintaining financial records, supporting month‑end tasks, and helping ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date.

A typical day may look like…

You’ll learn how financial systems work by using the Councils SAP finance system, develop attention to detail, build confidence with numbers and data, and gain experience in a professional office environment. These are highly transferable skills that can lead into careers in finance, accountancy, data administration, procurement, payroll, pensions and more.

• You’ll earn a wage while gaining a respected Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
• You’ll receive support from experienced finance professionals
• You’ll develop real-world skills that employers value
• You’ll be part of a friendly apprenticeship community
• You’ll have clear career progression opportunities within the council

Great Employee Benefits

As part of Derbyshire County Council, you’ll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave scheme
• Access to student discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• Free online health and exercise sessions
• …and much more!

Who can apply?

You can be an apprentice at any age. If you think you could make a positive difference and would like the chance to be part of our Finance team.

If you are a care experience individual, you may be eligible for a care leaving bursary payment of up to £3,000 throughout the period of the apprenticeship.

If you have any questions regarding this apprenticeship role, please contact [e-mail]