CIPFA Trainee Accountant

You will nominally be based in the Strategic Finance Team. During your training, you will be seconded across the wider Finance team to a variety of roles, including financial accounting, Finance Business Partnering, treasury management and internal audit. You will assist in managing the Council's accounting processes and support the implementation of new accounting requirements, working flexibly within the Finance team to support the Council's priorities.

This exposure to a wide range of day-to-day and project work will provide you with the breadth of skills, knowledge and understanding required to become a well-rounded professional, and equip you for a future role as a senior Finance professional in our Finance service.

We aim to train and support you to set you on a course for a successful career as a leader in Public Sector Finance. You will be supported to achieve this throughout your studies by a designated training manager.

This is a career graded post. As you progress through the CIPFA qualification in terms of both examination passes and demonstration of skills and behaviours, the salary will increase from grade 3 to grade 7.

As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

We have amazing opportunities for exceptional individuals to train with CIPFA to become the next generation of financial managers and leaders. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to drive forward improvements within the Council, who are committed to their personal and professional development. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join an organization that values innovation and leadership in finance. Join us and leverage your expertise to forge a new path in the financial sector., You will have a positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude.

You will be highly numerate and accurate with an enquiring mind and excellent attention to detail. You'll also have strong ICT skills, which can be built upon. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritise your work to meet deadlines. You will be committed to your personal and professional development.

A degree level or AAT qualification would be desirable but is not essential., As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.

At Buckinghamshire Council, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our residents and businesses. Our finance team is at the forefront of this mission, providing the insights and support necessary to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Join a dynamic team where innovation meets opportunity. We are a forward-thinking and committed to excellence in all we do. Our supportive environment fosters growth and collaboration, empowering you to reach new heights in your career., We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture


• the chance to really make a difference to those around you


• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops


• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group


• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us


• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events


At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.