We have an exciting opportunity to become an Apprentice within Solihull MBC’s Financial Operations Division. This will give the ambitious candidate the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Association of Accounting Technician qualification whilst obtaining invaluable practical work experience in a busy and well regarded Council.

The role includes working withing a dedicated finance team, where you will gain experience of the key responsibilities involved in a finance career at Solihull MBC. This will enable you to develop a broad foundation of knowledge that will support your studies and help you gain practical skills needed to process in your career.

Past candidates through this programme have gone on to permanent roles within the authority, progressing through those roles to be supported in further study to become qualified accountants. For ambitious candidates, an apprenticeship in finance at Solihull MBC is the door to a successful career in finance.

The salary offered is the National Living Wage (which is significantly higher than the Apprenticeship wage). The role benefits from:

Full funding to complete your qualification
Day release to college to complete your course
Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs

Key requirements

We are looking for candidates who display:

excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
strong communication and organisational skills
experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
the ability to work as part of a team
flexibility in dealing with multiple demands
commitment to further develop through training (both internal and external)

It is essential that you have the following minimum qualifications: 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (4 or above) incl. Maths and English Language.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Abdul Assad, Direct Payments Manager on, 0121 704 6413 or email abdul.assad@solihull.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 15th December 2025.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Not Required .

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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