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Accountancy Apprentice

Derby City Council · EMA TRAINING LIMITED
Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Salary
£17,710 a year
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Professional accounting technician (level 4)
Start date
19 October 2026
Application deadline
4 October 2026
Posted
14 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000053325

About the role

  • Process journals to accurately record financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards
  • Check financial transactions to ensure they are recorded correctly and investigate any discrepancies
  • Perform reconciliations, such as matching accounts and resolving discrepancies between records
  • Ensure that all financial transactions align with relevant accounts and ledgers

Working week

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · 5 GCSEs including maths and english · Grade 4/C

Training & development

The Level 4 AAT apprenticeship standard includes 4 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. 

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, or online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release. 
Modules will include: 

  • Applied Management Accounting 
  • Internal Accounting Systems and Controls 
  • Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements  
  • Business Tax 
  • Personal Tax

Attending the EMA hub in Derby city centre for classroom sessions delivered by specialist trainers. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor through your portfolio of work and end point assessment. 

Future prospects

Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Company benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
  • Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
  • Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and the option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
  • Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth

About Derby City Council

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create anInclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Website
www.derby.gov.uk/