Finance Graduate

North East Ambition; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a finance partner to support their operational activities while pursuing a chartered accountancy qualification. This unique role offers the chance to gain real-world experience alongside study, with a commitment to staff development and continuous learning. You'll enjoy a generous leave entitlement, flexible working practices, and a strong pension scheme. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career progression in a collaborative environment. If you are dedicated to delivering impactful results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working practices

Employer contribution pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Commitment to staff development

Career enhancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Maths, or Business required.
• Study towards chartered accountancy qualification with in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective accounting and control to support operational activities.
• Gradually learn key aspects of finance while working towards qualification.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Business

Education

Bachelor's degree

Level 7 accounting qualification

Job description

Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.

The North East Combined Authority (CA) is looking to appoint a finance partner who will be supported through a chartered accountancy qualification.

You will gradually learn about key aspects of finance. The broad aim of the role is to deliver effective accounting and control to support the North East CA operational activities.

You will work towards becoming a chartered accountant, which will require study towards a relevant level 7 accounting qualification as well as specific in-house training on the North East CA policies and financial procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to gain real world experience alongside studying towards a recognised qualification.

The person

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Maths, or Business will be seen as desirable.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 27 days plus an additional day off for your birthday, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) with the option to buy additional leave.
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
• A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
• Progression and career enhancement opportunities.

If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Will Ross [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon on 16th May 2025.

Interviews taking place from the 21st to 23rd May 2025.

For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.

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