L3 Accounts Apprentice with the Financial Accounts Team

Our Finance Team plays a central role in supporting the Council to deliver essential services to the community. We are responsible for managing public funds effectively, ensuring strong financial control, and providing accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.

The team covers a broad range of accounting functions, including, financial reporting, treasury management, and the preparation of the Council’s annual Statement of Accounts. This includes managing key areas such as income collection, and monitoring debts and liabilities across the organisation.

You will also work closely with finance colleagues across a range of activities, providing support on day-to-day financial processes and contributing to wider financial reporting and control activities. This will include assisting with routine finance tasks, supporting month-end processes, and helping to prepare working papers as required.

This role will provide valuable exposure to core accounting principles, financial systems, and working practices within a large and complex organisation, alongside ongoing support and development from experienced finance professionals.

Training:

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Fire Awareness, Prevent, Safeguarding, Data Protection & Cyber Security and Equality & Diversity.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a fixed term 15 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Qualification. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.

Employer Description:

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 3 days in the office

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Respect for others,Keyboard skills,Able to prioritise,Flexibility,Positive attitude,Adaptable,Confident,Willing to learn,Adhere to Data Protection Act