Apprentice - Finance

Location: Council Offices, Benfleet

Job Title: Finance Apprentice

Full Time – 37 hours per week
Salary - National Minimum Wage (age dependent)

Course: AAT Level 2 (In person course, either Southend or Chelmsford)

Course Start Date: September/October 2026

Contract Duration: Fixed term for 12 months

(Dependent on experience / qualifications, level 3 may be considered)

Castle Point Borough Council is looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our busy Finance team within the Corporate and Customer Directorate.

We are seeking someone who can:

• Assist with financial reconciliations and reporting
• Process transactions, refunds, and system interfaces
• Support budget preparation and year-end accounts
• Help maintain the contracts register and insurance records
• Learn VAT and CIS processes as part of their apprenticeship training
• Provide administrative support across the Finance service

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience:

No experience is required, but we will be looking for someone with a genuine interest in finance.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be willing to undertake a relevant finance or accounting qualification as part of the apprenticeship.

Not only is this a great opportunity to start your career in local government finance, but you’ll also benefit from:

• 27 days annual leave
• FREE gym membership
• Supportive team environment and training opportunities

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact:

Carrie Cox, Chief Accountant
Email: [email removed]
Phone: [phone removed]

Interviews will be held week commencing 14, 17, 18 August 2026 at the Council offices in Kiln Road.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus.
Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.