Overview
Trainee CIPFA Accountant – Permanent
Finance Department
Salary ranges from Grade 6 to Grade 9 £33,699 to £47,181 per annum. The role is offered on a career grade basis, with progression through different levels as you gain experience and achieve relevant qualifications. Full Time, 37 hours per week.
Kickstart your career in local government finance with Bassetlaw District Council. We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Finance Team as a Trainee CIPFA Accountant.
Responsibilities
* Gain hands-on experience across a range of finance functions from budget preparation and monitoring to closing accounts and producing financial reports.
* Work closely with budget managers, maintain accurate financial systems, and help ensure we provide a high-quality service to the Council and its residents.
Training and progression
You will receive a fully funded CIPFA apprenticeship, leading to a professional qualification, with career progression linked to exam success. For more information about CIPFA, please visit the CIPFA qualification brochure at www.cipfa.org
Qualifications
* AAT qualified or a finance-related degree
* Good understanding of local authority accounting principles
* Experience of the financial cycle (budget setting, monitoring, final accounts)
* Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, financial systems)
* Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
Benefits and application
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. Details of benefits can be read here.
External sites: To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements. The application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don’t have one to upload, you can download a CV template to help you get started.
Additional information
About The Council – Person Specification – Job Description. To request a CIPFA Qualification Brochure, please contact human.resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or telephone 01909 533121.
Closing date: 21st September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Interview date: 1st October 2025.
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