Apprentice Finance and Technical Support Assistant (Level 2)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

£14,976 to £23,793.12 a year

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Expected closing date: Thursday, 29 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

Apprenticeship as an Accounts or Finance Assistant (Level 2) at Sefton Council.
Earn between £14,976 and £23,793.12 per year.
Gain experience in data input, report production, and budget analysis.
Requires GCSE Maths and English (grade 4+).
Applications close on 2026-10-29.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to gain practical experience in finance and technical support within a local council setting.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist in the input and retrieval of data within spreadsheets and database applications.
Help produce reports from the Authority’s and/or the Directorate’s computer systems.
Analyse expenditure against individual budget areas and highlight any issues of concern.
Respond to day-to-day queries from budget holders and other clients.
Raise and process sundry debtor invoices and process other applicable transactions.
Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of accountancy matters.
Extract and present accurate data in a meaningful format for various audiences.

Training

The apprenticeship is office-based with on-site training provided.

What Happens at the End

Support is provided by a dedicated Apprenticeship Team, including eligibility for redeployment in the last two months of the contract.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem-solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical thinking
Team working
Initiative
Empathy

Qualifications Required

GCSE English (grade 4 and above) - essential
GCSE Maths (grade 4 and above) - essential

Key Details

Working week: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months.
Start date: 2027-01-04.
Apprenticeship standard: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2).
Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED.