Graduate Trainee Accountant (Internal Applicants Only)

We are looking for an individual to join the Strategic Finance Function as a Graduate Trainee Accountant, to assist in providing and supporting an efficient and effective accounting service., As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop as a future finance manager and leader. Whilst completing your CIPFA Professional Accounting Qualification (PAQ), you will gain experience across different areas of Strategic Finance. By gaining exposure to the key areas of financial control, financial planning, and year end closedown, you will be given an excellent springboard from which to launch into a successful financial career. This post is career graded (Grade 8 -10), starting at grade 8 with progression dependent upon successfully completing the PAQ examinations and displaying the required competencies and skills acquired in each rotation. All graduates are supported by a Training Manager who will provide dedicated advice and mentorship throughout the training process., We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Are you interested in a career in Finance? Are you positive, motivated, and keen to learn? Can you use your initiative to solve problems and make effective decisions?, To apply for this post, you must hold, or be on track to obtain, an Honours degree (min. 2:1) or NVQ level 6 in a relevant subject. You must also demonstrate using examples that you have a proven ability to:

• Consistently take responsibility for organising your own workload to achieve objectives in order of priority
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet changing demands
• Tailor communications to meet different and diverse needs, maintaining the consistency of key messages
• Confidently take action to implement new ideas within your area of responsibility to solve problems
• Persuade and encourage others to seek opportunities for improvements and increased efficiency
• Work effectively in teams, alongside ensuring individuals understand their contribution to the overall team performance
• Exercise strong IT skills using Microsoft Office products such as Word & Excel (or equivalent) in a professional environment
It would be desirable if you can also demonstrate that you can: Show some experience of finance related work such as cash handling, recording transactions and income and expenditure accounts. Show knowledge of current developments in Local Government & Public sector finance, particularly in relation to Leicestershire County Council. Show you can interpret and use financial information to inform decisions and manage risks. Show that you have previously secured the commitment of others and obtain acceptance of change within your own team and work areas. Show that you can use customer feedback and consultation to guide service improvements.