Accounting Technician (AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship)

Accounting Technician

AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship - (Grade 3, £24,796 to £25,899 Per Annum – Pay Award Pending)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our finance team as we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us at East Staffordshire Borough Council as an Accounting Technician (AAT Level 3 Apprentice) to support the day‑to‑day delivery of financial support to the Council.

The apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on Finance experience whilst studying to achieve the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (AAT), with the post focussed on supporting our revenue and capital accounting teams.

Required Skills and Experience

• Great interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications
• Experience of being part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Meets the entry requirements for the apprenticeship:
  1. Assistant Accountant Level 3 - Achieved GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher and a level 2 Accounting Technician or equivalent (such as relevant A-Levels e.g. Business or Maths)

We would be looking for the successful candidate to start in September, making the post suitable for those completing qualifications in the summer of 2026 and having their results in place by the proposed start date.

During the Apprenticeship, you will:

• Work alongside experienced staff
• Gain job‑specific skills
• Earn a wage and get holiday pay
• Receive funded study towards an AAT qualification.

We also offer a generous package of benefits including flexible working hours; generous annual leave; opportunities for office‑based (at the Town Hall, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EB) and home‑based hybrid working; free car parking; and access to the local government pension scheme.

Additional Information

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Important Notes for Candidates

Visa Sponsorship

As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.

Personal Relationships

A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who knows of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 May 2026

Interviews planned to be held: w/c 29 June 2026

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