Graduate Trainee Accountant - Grade 6-9 (£34,416 - £42,324)

Your Croydon; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring accountants through a Graduate Trainee Accountant program. This fixed-term contract, lasting 3.5 years, is designed to guide candidates towards professional membership with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). Successful applicants will gain valuable experience in the Strategic Finance service while completing their studies, setting the stage for future career opportunities in accounting. This role promises not only professional growth but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to the finance service of the Council.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong desire to develop professionally.
• Completion of CIPFA studies is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance service and improve service delivery.
• Fulfill work duties while progressing through studies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CIPFA Membership

Job description

Graduate Trainee Accountant

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 wants candidates to apply who are keen to develop themselves professionally as well as having a strong desire to contribute to improving the finance service and the support we provide to services across the Council.

Details:

This is offered as a 3.5 years’ fixed term contract in Strategic Finance. This length of time enables the completion of the full CIPFA course.

There is no promise of a future job in Strategic Finance on completion of the fixed term contract, however, the opportunity would support the ability to apply for vacant accountant posts in the future.

Successful candidates would need to fulfil the work duties and successful study progression or the fixed term contract would be ended. Also candidates would, therefore, need to be prepared to work full-time to allow the necessary time for studies as well as work duties.

The fixed term contract would begin in September 2025 to be timed with the next cohort of CIPFA studies

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

To view the Graduate Trainee Accountant role profileplease click here

Closing date: Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 11.59pm

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

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