Trainee Graduate Accountant

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking graduates for a Trainee Accountant Programme offering funded training to achieve qualified accountant status. Candidates will receive support in financial matters, ensuring compliance with policies and building strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal applicant should have at least a 2:1 degree and communicate effectively. This role is based in Swansea, United Kingdom.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Flexible working options

Professional qualifications funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Passion for finance and commitment to studies.
• Ability to tailor communication to the audience.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on financial matters.
• Contribute to financial policies and processes.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of financial information.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

2:1 class degree in any discipline

2:2 degree with additional qualifications

Job description

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.

Salary and Pension

Alongside your salary of £30,485, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £8,831 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Programme Overview

We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to join the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Trainee Accountant Programme for graduates. The programme delivers up to four years of funded training to achieve qualified accountant status. Successful candidates who demonstrate ongoing progress, commitment and achieve the objectives set in both their studies and overall performance during their two‑year contract will be offered a permanent contract to complete their accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and advice to business area(s) on financial matters.
• Supporting input to the development and/or implementation of financial policies and processes.
• Completing assignments in compliance with the terms and conditions agreed at the outset.
• Ensuring accuracy, validity and quality of financial information.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders in relation to business as usual and/or development programmes, ensuring due process is followed.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2:1 class degree in any discipline or a 2:2 where you have additional qualifications such as a Master’s degree.
• Be self‑motivated with a passion for a career in finance and accounting, and commitment to studies alongside work with the goal of achieving a qualification.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor this to your audience.
• Build strong stakeholder engagement.
• If applying as an Internal DVLA Candidate, applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree from any field of study. A 2:2 degree may be considered if accompanied by a relevant postgraduate qualification such as a Master’s degree.

Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Online test – Civil Service Numerical Test.
2. Stage 2: Sift – CV and personal statement, with evidence of experience in working together to achieve an outcome or objective, and commitment to learning and development.
3. Stage 3: Interview – behavioural assessment covering Making Effective Decisions, Changing & Improving, Working Together, Delivering at Pace and Communicating & Influencing, plus a presentation to assess communication and influencing.

Working Hours and Attendance

Full‑time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications for part‑time positions, the successful candidate must be able to work at least 35 hours per week. Hybrid working is a non‑contractual arrangement, with a minimum of 60% of working time spent at the designated workplace or other business locations as required.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before applying.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Reasonable Adjustments and Security

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.