Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Working Hours: Full-Time
Worker Type: Hybrid
Salary: Starting salary: £26,824 – £35,412 per annum (pro‑rate for part‑time) (Pay award pending) as you progress through exams
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Finance & Resources Directorate
Trainee Accountant (CIPFA) – 3.5 Year Programme
About the Programme
Our 3.5‑year fully funded CIPFA programme gives you everything you need to become a qualified public finance professional – combining study with meaningful, hands‑on experience from day one.
You’ll be actively involved in real financial work, including:
- Supporting multi‑million‑pound budgets across key services
- Contributing to financial planning, forecasting and decision‑making
- Analysing data to help shape services and identify savings
- Working with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and advice
- Assisting with year‑end accounts, audit processes and statutory returns
What you’ll experience
You’ll rotate across different finance teams, giving you exposure to areas such as:
- Financial planning and budget setting
- Capital and technical accounting
- Business partnering with services
- Financial systems and data analysis
What you’ll get in return
- Fully funded CIPFA qualification (the gold standard in public finance)
- A structured development programme with clear progression
- A dedicated mentor and strong study support
- Real responsibility from day one
- A clear pathway into senior finance roles
What we’re looking for
- Curious and eager to learn
- Strong with numbers and problem‑solving
- Interested in how money is used to deliver public services
- Organised, motivated and adaptable
- A strong communicator who can work with a range of people
No prior finance experience is required – just the drive to build a career.
The minimum requirements are set by the professional body, CIPFA. These can be found here.
A day in the role could include…
- Meeting with service managers to review budgets and spending
- Supporting financial forecasts and identifying trends or pressures
- Helping prepare reports that inform key decisionsWorking with systems like Oracle Fusion to analyse financial data
- Contributing to projects that improve efficiency and deliver savings
- Supporting compliance, audit activity and financial controls across the organisation
We’re proud to offer a supportive, forward‑thinking environment where you can grow your career while making a difference.
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture
Our commitment to inclusion
At Nottingham City Council, we are proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and creating a culture where people can thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and ensure fairness, dignity and respect for all.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourage applications from disabled people. If you wish to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know as part of your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Armed Forces Covenant
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
Championing diversity
We particularly welcome applications from:
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
- LGBTQ+ communities
- Disabled people
These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we want to better reflect our city through our recruitment.
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