Essex County Council
Apprentice – Finance – Castle Point Borough Council
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Apprentice - Finance - Castle Point Borough Council
Castle Point Borough Council
Fixed Term, Full Time
£8.00-£12.71 per hour (Apprentice minimum wage - age dependant)
Location: Benfleet
Closing Date: 9th August 2026
Location: Council Offices, Benfleet
Job Title: Finance Apprentice
Full Time – 37 hours per week Salary - National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
Course: AAT Level 2 (In person course, either Southend or Chelmsford)
Course Start Date: September/October 2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 12 months
(Dependent on experience / qualifications, level 3 may be considered)
Castle Point Borough Council is looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our busy Finance team within the Corporate and Customer Directorate.
We are seeking someone who can:
- Assist with financial reconciliations and reporting
- Process transactions, refunds, and system interfaces
- Support budget preparation and year-end accounts
- Help maintain the contracts register and insurance records
- Learn VAT and CIS processes as part of their apprenticeship training
- Provide administrative support across the Finance service
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Key Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
- Basic IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience:
No experience is required, but we will be looking for someone with a genuine interest in finance.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be willing to undertake a relevant finance or accounting qualification as part of the apprenticeship.
Not only is this a great opportunity to start your career in local government finance, but you’ll also benefit from:
- 27 days annual leave
- FREE gym membership
- Supportive team environment and training opportunities
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact:
Carrie Cox, Chief Accountant
- Email: CCox@castlepoint.gov.uk
- Phone: 01268 882355
Interviews will be held week commencing 14, 17, 18 August 2026 at the Council offices in Kiln Road.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
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Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment. Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Apprentice – Finance on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.
How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website here.
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