Priority Candidates
Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance.
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: Grade 6 to 8 (£29,540 – £40,777)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Role Overview
Wigan council is looking for a talented and motivated individual to train to become a CIPFA qualified accountant. This will include invaluable work experience across a wide range of financial services including service management accounting and corporate financial accountancy. You will be pivotal in supporting a high performing Finance team that was named Public Finance Team of the year in 2024.
Professional Accountancy Qualification (cipfa.org)
Responsibilities
As a trainee accountant you will support the finance team, gaining hands‑on experience across a wide range of financial services including service management accounting and corporate financial accountancy.
Through a structured induction and ongoing mentorship you will develop leadership, management and professional skills, ultimately becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Qualifications & Requirements
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic individual with a desire to work in the public sector.
Passion for finance and a willingness to learn – past finance experience is not required.
Right to work in the UK (must be able to prove your right to work).
Benefits
Supportive programme offering excellent personal and professional development, including a structured induction programme, development of leadership and management skills, and full support to undertake the CIPFA qualification.
Contact
For an informal chat about the position, please contact John McDonald on 07798 684 986.
Interview Dates
Priority candidates: Monday 20th July
All other candidates: Thursday 23rd July
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