• Real Living Wage - £12.00 per hour


• 37 hours per week


• Apprenticeship (18 months fixed-term contract)

Would you like to work in an ambitious local authority council, looking to deliver strong public services? We are searching for the right person who has a willingness to develop their skills, study for AAT Level 3 qualification and help the finance department support the other services in the council. Do you have an interest in helping deliver strong public services such as planning, environmental health, waste services and collection of council tax?

Alongside this, you would be involved in the annual budget setting and production of the statutory accounts and delivering improvements on how we use our systems, making the finance team more efficient and effective in the work we do. You will be working with the accountants in all aspects of council finance giving you a great insight into local government finances!

We believe that Tewkesbury Borough Council is a fantastic place to work and can provide you with a unique opportunity to continue to develop your skills and career. As part of the finance team, we can offer you experience of all aspects of finance, including preparing budgets, budget monitoring and financial accounting, and the chance to be involved in some very exciting council projects.

We are looking for motivated individuals, who are keen to develop their financial skills and have an ability to manage themselves and their workload, within a constructive team environment.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Vicky Williams, Accountancy Manager on 01684 272219 or Margo Merritt, Corporate Accountant on 01684 272226.

Closing date: Sunday, 04 August 2024

Proposed interview date: w/c 05 August 2024

About You

About Us

In return we offer:

• Up to 30 days annual leave


• Agile working arrangements


• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking


• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Potential career progression


• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.