Finance Apprentice – Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS
Mid Sussex District Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Finance and Accounting Team as a Finance Apprentice. This role provides hands-on experience across a wide range of finance activities while studying towards a Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship.
You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals who will support and develop your skills, giving you valuable insight into the world of local government finance and helping you build a strong foundation for your future career.
About the Role
As a Finance Apprentice, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day operation of our Finance Service. This is a varied role that combines administrative, transactional and accounting responsibilities, providing exposure to many different areas of finance.
You will gain experience in:
- Raising purchase orders and supporting purchase ledger activities
- Processing journals and financial transactions
- Bank reconciliations
- Supporting VAT returns
- Maintaining reserve and suspense accounts
- Assisting with recharges and property trading accounts
- Reconciling data between financial systems
- Setting up financial accounts for projects and new staff
- Supporting finance-related projects and service improvements
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Council
This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical finance skills while contributing to services that support our local communities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, organised and enthusiastic about developing a career in finance.
You’ll have:
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or the ability to achieve these before completing the apprenticeship)
- Good ICT skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- The ability to organise and prioritise your workload
- A flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Desirable
- A Levels or equivalent qualifications
- Level 2 AAT qualification
- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications
- Previous work, volunteering, community or extracurricular experience
What We Offer
At Mid Sussex District Council, we are committed to supporting your development and helping you reach your potential.
You’ll benefit from:
- A recognised Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship qualification
- Dedicated mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunities to work across different areas of the organisation
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where business needs allow
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits
Why Join Us?
This apprenticeship is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable qualifications, develop professional skills and build a successful career in finance while making a real difference to local communities.
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow and be supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your finance career with Mid Sussex District Council.
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