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Finance Assistant Apprentice - Level 3

Derbyshire County Council
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Matlock Town

Expected closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn between £15,392 and £24,454.04 a year while gaining a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.
  • Work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for 1 year and 9 months.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-01.
  • Gain experience in transactional accounting and develop transferable skills for a career in finance or administration.

About the Role

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.

What You'll Learn

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.

Benefits

  • 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 employer's value
  • You’ll be part of a friendly apprenticeship community
  • You’ll have clear career progression opportunities within the council

Skills You'll Develop

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Key Details

  • Wage: £15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
  • Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
  • Start date: 2027-01-01
  • Closing date: 2026-11-01
  • Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)
  • Training provider: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL