Graduate Trainee Accountant - Grade 6-9

targetjobs UK; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering a Graduate Trainee Accountant role as part of a fixed-term contract to develop candidates into professional accountants. This opportunity includes completing the CIPFA course, gaining valuable experience, and contributing to the finance service within the Council. Candidates must be committed to full-time work and studies, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must fulfill work duties and study progression requirements.
• Full-time commitment required to accommodate studies.
• No guarantee of future job post-contract.

Responsibilities

• Complete the full CIPFA course over 3.5 years.
• Work in Strategic Finance service while studying.

Skills

Commitment to studies

Desire to improve finance service

Education

CIPFA course

Job description

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Career Progression Grade 6-9 (£34,416 - £42,324)

As part of the Council’s commitment to developing talent, we are offering a fixed-term contract opportunity to develop successful candidates towards becoming a professional accountant in the Strategic Finance service.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). This involves completion of studies (funded through the Apprenticeship Levy) and working in the Strategic Finance service of the Council.

There are several fixed-term contract opportunities across the service business partnering teams and corporate & chief accountant areas.

The Council encourages candidates who are keen to develop professionally and have a strong desire to contribute to improving the finance service and support across the Council.

Details

This is a 3.5-year fixed-term contract in Strategic Finance, enabling the completion of the full CIPFA course.

There is no guarantee of a future job in Strategic Finance after the contract, but it provides valuable experience for future accountant roles.

Successful candidates must fulfill work duties and study progression requirements; failure to do so may result in contract termination. Candidates should be prepared to work full-time to accommodate studies and work duties.

The contract begins in September 2025, aligning with the next CIPFA study cohort.

Please apply through the recruitment system, detailing how you meet the Person Specification points in the role profile.

Closing date

Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 11.59 pm

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all community sections. We consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As participants in the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the role's minimum criteria.