Graduate Trainee Accountant
Our vision is to be a district which combines a strong, sustainable economy with a great quality of life. To achieve this we need the very best people working for us — passionate, confident and flexible. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join our higher-level apprenticeship programme.
We are looking to appoint a newly qualified graduate to work in our Accountancy/Internal Audit teams to study towards a professional accountancy qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic and directorate financial planning and advice, support to individual budget holders with budget preparation and monitoring, provision of the Council’s principal accounting systems, and preparation of the Council’s statutory accounts.
- Treasury management (ensuring that borrowing costs are kept to a minimum whilst earning interest from cash balances).
- Internal Audit (providing the Council with assurance that our internal financial and business procedures and processes are robust and provide a sound level of control).
Qualifications and Requirements
- Degree grade 2.1 or above and excellent A level results (equivalent to 3 x Grade B).
- Commitment to working within a public sector environment and delivering a high‑quality Accountancy/Internal Audit service.
- Ability to evaluate financial and management information quickly and accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Comfortable with a range of IT packages/systems.
- Willingness to study for a professional accountancy qualification over an extended period of time.
- Appointment will be at the bottom of the salary scale with annual progression upon exam success and satisfactory performance within the workplace.
Benefits
Flexible working and options for home‑based working where possible.
Equality and Inclusion
We encourage applications from people with disabilities and all differing abilities. If you need any support completing an application form or any other format, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date
31 May 2026, 11:55 PM
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