Accounting Technician (AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship)

Job description

Accounting Technician (AAT Level 3 Apprentice) (Grade 3, £24,796 to £25,989 Per Annum - Pay Award Pending)We have an exciting opportunity to join our finance team at East Staffordshire Borough Council as an Accounting Technician (AAT Level 3 Apprentice) to support the day-to-day delivery of financial support to the Council.Key Qualities Great interpersonal skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applicationsExperience of being part of a teamAccuracy and attention to detailMeets the entry requirements for the apprenticeship: Assistant Accountant Level 3 - Achieved GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher and a level 2 Accounting Technician or equivalent (such as relevant A-Levels e.g. Business or Maths)

Key Responsibilities Work alongside experienced staffGain job-specific skillsEarn a wage and get holiday payReceive funded study towards an AAT qualificationBenefits Flexible working hoursGenerous annual leaveOpportunities for office-based and home-based hybrid working at Town Hall, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EBFree car parkingLocal government pension schemeAdditional Information The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Employer.Visa Sponsorship We do not hold a sponsorship licence. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.Personal Relationships If you know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, you must disclose that relationship when completing an application form.Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.Closing Date Sunday 24 May 2026Interview Schedule w/c 29 June 2026

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burton-on-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English