Finance Assistant Apprentice

Finance Assistant Apprentice | 10944 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £25,989 to £26,403 per annum (Scale D) | County Hall

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in Finance within a Finance Information Management & Technology support team environment (myOracle Support Team). You will join an enthusiastic and diverse team in a large organisation and benefit from a structured programme of training and development. The level of responsibility and complexity of work will increase as your knowledge and skill increases. The level of supervision will also reduce appropriately over the training period.

The initial starting grade is D. Progression to grade E will be considered after 12 months, subject to competency and course progress, and confirmed on success completion of the apprenticeship. 

You will access several financial systems carrying out various maintenance tasks and administering user access whilst studying for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) level 2 and level 3 qualification. You must show commitment to studying and attend all training. 

You will need to have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing an efficient and effective point of contact for customers which include NCC staff and users from partner organisations. 

Candidates must have excellent customer service skills and have the ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of customers from different services and colleagues, while working in a pressurised environment.  

Please note that this is a hybrid role that will involve both remote and regular on-site working. 

If you are interested, and do not hold a higher or equivalent level qualification in a related area, please refer to the full job description and follow the instructions to apply. 

A supporting statement, supplementing your application describing your suitability for the role is welcomed. 

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people.

Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.  

To arrange an informal discussion or for further details on the role, please contact Peter Read at peter.read2@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement 

• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. 

• Financial benefits such as:

  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.   

  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)

  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.  

Redeployment closing date: 30 July 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 13 August 2026 23:59