Kickstart Your Career in Finance and Accounting!
Are you looking for your first step to a career in finance and leadership? Are you motivated by the idea of making a difference to the lives of others?
Warwickshire County Council is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for two high-calibre graduates to join our Graduate Finance and Accounting Trainee Scheme. This program is designed to develop future leaders in public finance, providing hands-on experience and professional qualifications.
Why Join Us?
* Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the community by managing public finances effectively.
* Professional Development: Study towards the Level 7 (Master’s equivalent) Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) qualification.
* Diverse Experience: Rotate through various finance teams, gaining a broad understanding of public sector finance, and developing both technical and leadership skills.
* Supportive Environment: Enjoy dedicated mentoring, and our Future Warwickshire network of graduate trainees from multiple disciplines across the council.
* Career Progression: Clear pathway from trainee to senior roles, with opportunities for leadership positions.
What We’re Looking For
We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated graduates with a genuine interest in public service:
* Qualifications: Minimum 2:1 degree or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject
* Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
* Funding Support: Covering course fees, materials, exam fees, and travel expenses.
* Study Time Support: 20% off-the-job training, including study leave and mentoring.
How To Apply
Submit your application, including a written statement highlighting where your skills and experience meet the key responsibilities in the job description.
The assessment process will include a presentation and interview with psychometric tests and group exercises.
Working for Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision; could you be one of them?
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us; we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants.
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Additional Information
To discuss the role please contact Liz Firmstone, Head of Operational Finance Services, lizfirmstone@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Assessment and shortlisting (including psychometric testing): week commencing 16 - 27 June 2025
Interview date: 30 June – 18 July
Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr