Accounting Apprentice

Post title

Accounting Apprentice

Post No

TBC

Salary

£25,185 - £28,142 (+ 2026 pay award)

Scale / Band

Grade 2 to Grade 3 depending on experience and qualification

Hours

37 hours per week

Place of work

Worthing Town Hall - Hybrid Working Policy Applies

Closing date

4th September 2026

Interviews

The Council is offering an opportunity to train to become Level 2 AAT qualified.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to build a comprehensive skillset in a supportive financial environment.

The successful applicant must be committed to studying for the AAT professional qualification and becoming an active member of our thriving accounting team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Becoming proficient in our Financial Management System through accurate data input.

• Developing your analytical skills by raising and working within spreadsheets to support the function in forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

• Gaining valuable experience working with both Microsoft and Google productivity suites.

• Playing a key role in financial planning by supporting accountants in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and year-end final accounts..

• Managing day-to-day transactions by inputting purchase orders and processing invoices for payment in compliance with Council policies.

• Expanding your knowledge by assisting across various parts of the finance function, including providing valuable financial information to Service Managers.

• Embracing our core ways of working by demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a passion for delivering a high-quality service for our residents.

• Contributing to the smooth running of the team through administrative support.

• Expanding your knowledge by providing cover for the Treasury Management team when needed.