Finance Apprentice
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,760 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | North Herts Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | RESO2963 |
Summary
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Hertfordshire District Council to work within a busy and friendly accounts environment, whilst studying for an accountancy qualification.
Based within the Controls, Risk and Performance team, the Apprentice will be relied upon to provide finance support and assistance to both the Accounts team and the wider organisation. In return, you will gain a wide range of experience within a team that covers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashiering and Reconciliations, whilst studying for an apprenticeship qualification with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Working under the supervision of the Controls, Risk & Performance Manager, the variety of tasks to be completed includes:
• Reconciliation of Control Accounts
• Analysis of financial data
• Investigation of discrepancies and Posting entries on the accounting system
• Responding to queries and information requests from internal and external customers.
Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship or in a similar subject.
The experience you will bring
Suiting someone who is keen to make a difference and would like to work within the public sector, we are looking for a capable candidate who has good attention to detail, excellent communication and organisation skills, with a good standard of literacy and numeracy, and who likes to work as part of a team.
As part of the Apprenticeship Scheme, you will be required to undertake an apprenticeship qualification.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
We are dedicated to making each member of our team feel that they are making a difference to the local community and are valued by our organisation. You will be encouraged to try new things and develop your knowledge and skills; your colleagues and Manager will be there to support you throughout your apprenticeship.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Cooper (Controls, Risk and Performance Manager) on 01462 474606.
Closing Date: Noon 5th September 2025
Interviews: 25th September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Hertfordshire District Council to work within a busy and friendly accounts environment, whilst studying for an accountancy qualification.
Based within the Controls, Risk and Performance team, the Apprentice will be relied upon to provide finance support and assistance to both the Accounts team and the wider organisation. In return, you will gain a wide range of experience within a team that covers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashiering and Reconciliations, whilst studying for an apprenticeship qualification with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Working under the supervision of the Controls, Risk & Performance Manager, the variety of tasks to be completed includes:
• Reconciliation of Control Accounts
• Analysis of financial data
• Investigation of discrepancies and Posting entries on the accounting system
• Responding to queries and information requests from internal and external customers.
Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship or in a similar subject.
The experience you will bring
Suiting someone who is keen to make a difference and would like to work within the public sector, we are looking for a capable candidate who has good attention to detail, excellent communication and organisation skills, with a good standard of literacy and numeracy, and who likes to work as part of a team.
As part of the Apprenticeship Scheme, you will be required to undertake an apprenticeship qualification.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
We are dedicated to making each member of our team feel that they are making a difference to the local community and are valued by our organisation. You will be encouraged to try new things and develop your knowledge and skills; your colleagues and Manager will be there to support you throughout your apprenticeship.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Cooper (Controls, Risk and Performance Manager) on 01462 474606.
Closing Date: Noon 5th September 2025
Interviews: 25th September 2025