Finance Apprentice
Please apply online via the link provided.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Finance Apprentice
Fixed Term Position for 21 months
Full time - 37 hours per week
National Minimum Wage – hourly rate dependent on age
Closing Date for accepting applications: 4th December 2025
Are you ready to launch your career in local government and make a real impact?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Finance Team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.
Our Finance Team supports both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council, and as a newly formed team, this is your chance to be part of something fresh and innovative. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of finance disciplines, including:
- Management Accounting
- Technical Accounting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Insurance
Main Duties for the role include:
- Assisting with budget monitoring and variance analysis
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual report
- Maintaining accurate financial records including updating spreadsheets
- Gathering documentation for internal and external audits
- Reconciliations
- Preparing and sending invoices to customers
- Checking and processing supplier invoices
- Data entry for insurance
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to explore every corner of local government finance.
About You:
The successful candidate will be proactive, innovative, present a strong level of interpersonal skills and share our organisational values (Nurture, Belong, Innovate, Trust).
To be successful you will need to be able to work well within a team managing a demanding workload.
You need to be professional, able to manage your own performance as well as being adaptable and resilient. Demonstratable IT skills are essential as are good communication and interpersonal skills.
The apprenticeships will be for 21 months, to allow time to complete the relevant apprenticeship qualification.
Please note, the placement includes attendance at one or both council sites should you be successful.
What’s in it for you?
- A supportive environment where you’ll learn from experienced professionals.
- The opportunity to study for a finance apprenticeship qualification at the right level for you.
- Real-world experience that will set you up for a successful career in finance.
- Benefits of a Hybrid Working Model: We are currently operating a hybrid model of working, which enables our employees to work smarter, focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for, whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely.
We offer many excellent employee benefits which include a generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing opportunities, employee assistance programme, and a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers.
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to take the first step toward a rewarding future, we want to hear from you!
For an informal discussion please contact:
Sarah Harris on sarah.harris@brentwood.gov.uk
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.