Finance Apprentice

Wage: £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: 37 hours a week at Town Hall, Rugby Borough Council. Exact shifts TBC.
Start date: Monday 1 June 2026
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Summary

If you are looking to start a career where you can actually see the results of your work in your community, this apprenticeship at Rugby Borough Council is designed for you. It offers you the chance to earn while you learn, gaining professional qualifications while supporting the vital services that keep our community running.

Wage £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours 37 hours a week at Town Hall, Rugby Borough Council. Exact shifts TBC. 37 hours a week Start date Monday 1 June 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Your work will focus on efficiency and ensuring the community gets true value for money. By maintaining accurate financial models and assisting with accounts, you help make sure every penny of public money is used effectively to benefit local residents. It is a vital role for someone who is proactive, organised, and ready to see the real-world impact of financial management.

Where you'll work

Town HallEvreux WayRugbyWarwickshireCV21 2RR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Record transactional data.Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Record transactional data.Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

This is an Accounts Level 2 Apprenticeship and the role is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract covering the duration of the apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C)Maths (grade C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam working

About this employer

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

After this apprenticeship

A finance apprenticeship will allow you to pursue a career in finance, accounting and related fields.