Financial Management Trainee
Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,009 - £47,910 (inclusive of local weighting)
Working Hours: 37 Job
Category: Finance
Closing date: 21/06/2026
Job Introduction
Are you a recently qualified Finance Graduate or an experienced Finance Officer looking to further your career and gain sponsorship for the CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) professional qualification, in a role that offers excellent career development and future prospects?
If you are a focused, enthusiastic team player, analytically minded, with an excellent attention to detail and enjoy a challenge. We are looking for someone like you to join our team!
What will you be doing?
During your training period, you will be given opportunities to experience the whole range of financial work needed to support the organisation, which will include:
- Supporting the Assistant Director and Group Accountants in providing accurate and timely information for the monthly budget process, ensuring effective control and use of financial resources.
- Providing support, advice, scrutiny and challenge to budget managers in the preparation of revenue and capital budget monitoring.
- Assisting in the closure of accounts and production of the Annual Statement of Accounts.
About you
As an ideal candidate, you will have:
- AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification and membership or equivalent degree.
- Experience in a busy finance administration role, within an office environment, preferably local government, although new finance graduate applications are also welcome.
- The ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
- Excellent numeracy skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
What can we offer you?
- A full training programme, with one day a week allocated to your studies towards the CIPFA professional qualification
- Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas
- 26-29 days' annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
- Employee well-being programme
- Employee events group
- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime
- Up to 50% working from home at the manager’s discretion, as the training progresses.
- Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours
- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England
- Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisation
How to apply
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Street, Assistant Director - Finance.
Closing date: 21st June 2026 at Midnight.
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