Trainee Accountant (2 Posts) (Temporary) - REQ04459

MyJobScotland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their Trainee Accountant Programme, which lasts for three years. Participants will gain substantial experience in financial and accounting environments, working with dedicated finance teams, and will have the opportunity to progress through the CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification. This temporary role promises extensive training and professional development, along with competitive salary advancements based on performance.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Financial and family benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent, or fully AAT qualified.
• Strong research and analytical ability.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Join Trainee Accountant Programme for relevant training.
• Work within various Finance teams.
• Support CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ).

Skills

Numerically competent

Enthusiastic

Confident

Ability to research and analyze information

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently or within a team

Education

Educated to Degree Level or fully AAT qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trainee Accountant (2 Posts) (Temporary) - REQ04459

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Salary: £24,984 - £45,696

We are the fourth largest local authority in Scotland, responsible for providing essential public services to the people of North Lanarkshire. The Finance service supports the delivery of the council's priority outcomes to meet the challenging needs of our communities.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual with the determination to succeed to join our Trainee Accountant Programme. The training program lasts approximately three years and aims to provide trainees with relevant training and experience in all aspects of the modern financial and accounting environment. Trainees will work within various Finance teams, learning the business from the ground up to contribute effectively in helping the Council deliver its services.

We have been awarded Best Practice Employer accreditation for our Trainee Accountant Programme and are committed to supporting the successful applicant to progress through the CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to Degree Level (or equivalent) or fully AAT qualified
• Numerically competent, enthusiastic, confident, and outgoing
• Ability to research and analyze information
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload and training commitments
• Ability to produce well-structured and logical written documentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently or within a team

Progression salary depends on successful completion of stages of the CIPFA PAQ.

This post is temporary until 31/12/2028.

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Financial and family benefits
• Learning and development opportunities through our learning academy LearnNL

North Lanarkshire Council supports flexible working and operates a Smarter Working Policy.

Additional Information:

• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
• Support for service personnel, veterans, and their families
• Guaranteed interview for care-experienced applicants who meet the criteria

For more details, including alternative application formats, visit our website or contact us at 01698 403151. Please ensure you submit an application form; CVs are not accepted.