Graduate Trainee Accountant

Develops accounting and financial management skills through a structured graduate programme while completing a professional accounting qualification.

Are you interested in a career in Finance? Are you positive, motivated, and keen to learn? Can you use your initiative to solve problems and make effective decisions? 

We are looking for up to two individuals to join the Strategic Finance Function as a Graduate Trainee Accountant, to assist in providing and supporting an efficient and effective accounting service. 
 

About the Role

As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop as a future finance manager and leader. Whilst completing your CIPFA Professional Accounting Qualification (PAQ), you will rotate through substantive roles across the Strategic Finance Function in a positive and supportive working environment.

By gaining exposure to the key areas of financial control, financial planning, and year end closedown, you will be given an excellent springboard from which to launch into a successful financial career. 

This post is career graded (Grade 8 -10), starting at grade 8 with progression dependent upon successfully completing the PAQ examinations and displaying the required competencies and skills acquired in each rotation. All graduates are supported by a Training Manager who will provide dedicated advice and mentorship throughout the training process.

About You

To apply for this post, you must hold, or be on track to obtain, an Honours degree (min. 2:1) or NVQ level 6 in a relevant subject. 

You must also demonstrate using examples that you have a proven ability to: 
•    An Honours degree (min. 2:1) or NVQ level 6 in a relevant subject. 
•    Tailor communications to meet different and diverse needs, maintaining the consistency of key messages. Consistently take responsibility for organising your own workload       to achieve objectives in order of priority.
•    Confidently take action to implement new ideas within your area of responsibility to solve problems
•    Persuade and encourage others to seek opportunities for improvements and increased efficiency
•    Work effectively in teams, alongside ensuring individuals understand their contribution to the overall team performance. Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet changing      demands
•    Exercise strong IT skills using Microsoft Office products such as Word & Excel (or equivalent) in a professional environment
 

It would be desirable if you can also demonstrate that you can:
Show some experience of finance related work such as cash handling, recording transactions and income and expenditure accounts. Show knowledge of current developments in Local Government & Public sector finance, particularly in relation to Leicestershire County Council.

Show you can interpret and use financial information to inform decisions and manage risks. Show that you have previously secured the commitment of others and obtain acceptance of change within your own team and work areas. Show that you can use customer feedback and consultation to guide service improvements.
 

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.