Overview
Job Description
Closing Date: 11th November 2025
Contract Type: Temporary for 2 Years
Salary: £24,801
Hours: 35 per week
Kickstart Your Career in Finance!
Modern Apprentice Accountancy Assistant (x2 positions)
Location: Stirling Council Finance Team
Age Requirement: 16-19 years old (by 30 November)
What you\'ll learn
- How accounting works in a real-world public sector organisation
- Skills in preparing budgets (revenue and capital)
- How to compile grant claims and financial statistics
- Use of IT systems and finance tools
- Teamwork and communication in a professional environment
What you\'ll need
- Higher Maths and English (or equivalent)
- A genuine interest in finance, numbers, and learning new skills
- Willingness to work hard and grow in a supportive team
Who can apply
- You must be aged 16-19 by 30 November
- If you\'re aged 20-29 and are care experienced or have a disability, you may still be eligible through enhanced Modern Apprenticeship funding
We welcome everyone
Ready to take the first step in your finance career? Apply now and be part of a team that makes a difference!
If you\'ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service). Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
