Apprentice Trainee Accountant

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An exciting career development opportunity has arisen to join our Finance team, supporting a multimillion-pound organisation that delivers vital services to over 97,000 residents and more than 4,000 businesses across North West Leicestershire. 

As Apprentice Trainee Accountant you will help our Finance Business Partners to deliver service improvements as well as supporting the wider Finance Team in all aspects of their day-to-day work, this will ensure you receive training across the different Finance functions to help your apprenticeship. The successful applicant will develop their knowledge and gain a thorough understanding of the role of an Accountant through a combination of formal training, on the job training and through studying for an Association of Accounting Technicians qualification.

To apply you need as a minimum; GCSEs in Maths and English at level 4 or above. You will also need to be familiar with using the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel or similar software.

•           36.25 hrs per week with a career graded salary starting at £25,583 per annum

•           Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

•           34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

•           Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

•           Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•           Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Georgie Gwillim, Finance Team Manager, at [email protected] or 01530 454321, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2026