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We are recruiting to a finance apprentice role within the council.  If you are aged 16 and over you can apply for an apprenticeship with us.  Please read the eligibility criteria.

Working closely with finance colleagues, you will provide administrative, technical and financial accounting support across the organisation, specifically working on the Homes and Neighbourhoods area, which manages the Councils housing stock including repairs and maintenance works across Kirklees.  You will have the opportunity to gain a professional accounting technician qualification through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

You will work as a Finance Clerk Apprentice. You will be required to complete a 3-year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through attendance at college or through other distance learning methods. You will complete an Assistant Accountant apprenticeship starting at NVQ level 2 and you will gain an Association of Accounting Technician qualification.

If you are looking for hands-on experience and learning on the job then an apprenticeship could be the right route for you, with vacancies for all ages. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce to reflect our local communities.

We offer high-quality apprenticeships helping you to gain a professionally recognised qualification, coaching and mentoring along with wellbeing support and staff benefits. Everything you need to look forward to a very bright future ahead.

We have exciting opportunities for people who are enthusiastic, hard-working and interested in a career to make a difference to our local residents.

If you require further information about the Apprentice Finance Clerk role please contact Catherine McGowan, Senior Finance Officer on 01484 221000 or email catherine.mcgowan@kirklees.gov.uk

We expect the successful candidate to begin studying early 2027, and interviews will be mid-November to allow this to happen.

Please ensure that you read the Job Profile and Person Specification and ensure that you demonstrate, within the application how you meet the criteria for this role.  

What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.

Phil Carver is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

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

We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date  

01 November 2026, 11:55 PM

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Salary: National minimum wage in the first year

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Finance

Job Role: Apprenticeship