Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprentice - Ref: RT01026
Wage as per National Minimum for Advanced and Higher Apprentice rate (based on age):
These rates are for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. The rates change every April.
Year | Under 18 | 18 to 20 | 21 years and older | Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4 and above) |
April 2026 | £8.08 | £10.96 | £12.84 | £13.45 |
We are excited to offer a number of opportunities for motivated individuals to join Walsall Council's Finance Service as an Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprentice and begin building a rewarding career in local government finance.
Walsall Council's Finance Service supports vital services that make a difference to local people every day. Our teams work across a wide range of areas including financial planning, budgeting, business partnering, treasury management, and financial reporting.
These opportunities have arisen because of the successful progression of our previous apprentices and trainees into higher-level finance roles and professional qualifications, demonstrating the strong career development opportunities available within the Finance Service.
The apprenticeship is a fixed-term position for up to 18 months and is based on 37 hours per week. Your time will be split between workplace learning and apprenticeship training delivered by the training provider.
As an apprentice you will:
What We're Looking For:
Attitude
Enthusiastic and motivated.
Willing to learn and develop new skills.
Reliable and committed to completing the apprenticeship programme within the timescales.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Skills
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good numerical and analytical skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisation and attention to detail.
Commitment:
Qualifications
You must have achieved:
Applicants must have achieved all required qualifications at the point of application. Evidence of qualifications will be required prior to interview if shortlisted.
Successful completion of this apprenticeship does not automatically guarantee progression to a higher-level apprenticeship or permanent position.
Eligibility
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon confirmation that apprenticeship funding and eligibility criteria are met, and that the applicant is accepted onto the programme by the training provider.
Apprenticeship funding rules may restrict eligibility for applicants who already hold qualifications at the same level or higher in accounting, finance or a closely related subject. Eligibility will be assessed in line with current Government funding rules and training provider requirements.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
The closing date for applications is 6th September 2026
Interviews will be split into 2 stages for shortlisted applicants:
Stage 1 - will consist of a virtual pre-screening interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, will take place week commencing 21st September 2026 (likely Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd). If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend Stage 2.
Stage 2 – will be a face to face interview within the Civic Centre. This stage will consist of a short test followed by an interview. These interviews will be held week commencing 30th September 2026 (likely Wednesday 30th & Thursday 1st Oct).
Please note that, once confirmed, interview dates will be fixed and we will be unable to rearrange them.
Previous apprenticeship vacancies have attracted significant interest and may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
For more information please contact Rowena HawkinsRowena.Hawkins@walsall.gov.uk
Information for applicants
Applications are invited using our online application form only. If you have a disability and require information on submitting an application in another format then please contact us via email: recruitment@walsall.gov.uk
Important note: as you progress through the online application form you will be asked to upload a supporting statement.DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR CV.You should upload a statement detailing how your aptitudes meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification.CV’s will not be accepted.
All correspondence will be via email, therefore candidates should check their email and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting an application
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
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To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
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