Finance Apprentice

Salary: £25,223 per annum.

Grade: Apprentice.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week).

Location: Muriel Matters House, TN34 3UY. Combination of remote working / office as required.

About the Role
We are seeking a Finance Apprentice to join the Financial Services team. In this role, you will assist in delivering a professional and comprehensive finance transaction service, ensuring high standards of service delivery across Debtors, Creditors, and Income functions.

This role will be linked with the Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship offered by East Sussex College. The successful candidate will start their Apprenticeship with the College in September 2026. Please refer to the specification attached to the advert for more information.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with debt collection, including liaising with Legal for outstanding cases.
Support the management of leases and licences for concessions, rents, and other property-related income.
Assist in producing accounts for fees, rents, and other council charges.
Issue reminders and follow-up on payments in line with timetables.
Assist with income reconciliation and ensure accurate coding of transactions.
Ensure payments are processed on time, avoiding duplication.
Maintain compliance with VAT regulations and statutory requirements.
Manage external post and electronic communications efficiently.
Support Freedom of Information requests.

About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:

Qualifications: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English.
Experience: Prior experience in a finance environment and a customer-focused role.
Knowledge: A solid understanding of bookkeeping and familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Skills: Strong numeracy, written, and verbal communication skills, with excellent organisational abilities.
Personal Attributes: A methodical approach, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to high professional standards.

Desirable (but not essential):

3 A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) at grade C or above
Experience with Unit 4 Business World.
Knowledge of public sector finance and project-based work.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 6th April 2026

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Finance Apprentice