Accounting Technician - Ref: RT02725

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government finance team in Walsall seeks motivated individuals for Accounting Technician positions. The role supports AAT Level 4 qualification while gaining valuable experience in finance. Key requirements include AAT Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 and GCSEs in Maths and English. This position offers comprehensive training and covers training costs. Applications close on 31st August 2025.

Benefits

Professional Growth

Skill Development

Comprehensive Training

Training Costs Covered

Qualifications

• Achieved AAT Level 3 or a finance-related NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support achieving AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting.
• Develop Finance Business Partner skills in a busy finance service.
• Attend training for AAT Level 4 qualification.

Skills

Motivation

Finance Business Partnering

AAT Level 4 qualification willingness

Education

AAT Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in finance

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher

Job description

Accounting Technicians - Ref: RT02725
Salary: G4 £25,183- £27,269 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract: 15 month Fixed Term

Are you ready to develop your career in finance? We have exciting opportunities for motivated individuals to join our Finance Business Partner team as Accounting Technicians.

Why Join Us? Finance is a highly skilled profession, with staff working at many different levels through our ‘Grow your Own strategy’. These roles have become available due the successful progression of our current finance trainees onto higher finance roles within the Finance Business Team, we now have a great opportunity for a new cohort of Accounting Technicians to gain valuable skills, experience and knowledge in a dynamic finance environment whilst working towards an AAT qualification.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Our aim is to support you in achieving an AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting as part of our trainee accountant programme.
• Skill Development: Gain Finance Business Partnering skills and experience in a busy finance service.
• Comprehensive Training: The post is for a fixed term of 15 months which would be split between working in the office and attending a training provider to undertake training to obtain AAT level 4 qualification
• Training Costs Covered: Walsall Council will cover the costs related to your training in line with our Learning and Development Policy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Motivated Individuals: Willing to undertake an AAT Level 4 Qualification and progress through the course while developing Finance Business Partner skills.
• Qualifications: You will have achieved AAT Level 3 or a finance-related NVQ Level 3 qualification and have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher.

Please note that progression to a higher level cannot be guaranteed.

These posts are covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025

Interviews will be split into 2 stages for shortlisted applicants:

Stage 1 - will consist of a virtual pre-screening interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, which is expected to take place week commencing 8th September. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend Stage 2.

Stage 2 - will be a face to face interview within the Civic Centre. This stage will consist of a short test followed by an interview. These interviews are likely to be held week commencing 15th September.

For more information, please contact Rowena Hawkins [e-mail]

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.