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Walsall Council, Trainee Accounting Technician - Ref: RT07825
Salary: G3 (SCP 4-6) £24,404 - £25,183 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
Contract: 15 month Fixed Term
Do you have a passion and interest in developing a career in finance?
We are thrilled to offer motivated individuals the chance to join our Finance Business Partner team as Trainee Accounting Technicians and begin your career in finance.
Why Join Us? Finance is a highly skilled profession, with staff working at many different levels. These roles have become available due the successful progression of our current finance trainees onto higher finance roles within the Finance Business Team, we now have a great opportunity for a new cohort of Trainee Accounting Technicians to gain valuable skills, experience and knowledge in a dynamic finance environment whilst working towards an AAT qualification.
What We Offer:
* Professional Growth: Our goal is to support you in achieving an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting as part of our trainee accountant program.
* Skill Development: Gain Finance Business Partnering skills and experience in a busy finance service.
* Comprehensive Training: The post is for a fixed term of 15 months which would be split between working in the office and attending a training provider to undertake training to obtain AAT level 3 qualification
* Training Costs Covered: Walsall Council will cover the costs related to your training in line with our Learning and Development Policy.
What We’re Looking For:
* Motivated Individuals: Willing to undertake an AAT Level 3 Qualification and progress through the course whilst starting to develop Finance Business Partner skills.
* Qualifications: You will have achieved level 2 AAT or finance related NVQ level 2 qualification and have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher.
Please note that progression to a higher level cannot be guaranteed.
These posts are covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
The closing date for applications is 31 st August 2025
Interviews will be split into 2 stages for shortlisted applicants:
Stage 1 - will consist of a virtual pre-screening interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, which is expected to take place week commencing 8th September. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend Stage 2.
Stage 2 - will be a face to face interview within the Civic Centre. This stage will consist of a short test followed by an interview. These interviews are likely to be held week commencing 15 th September.
For more information, please contact Rowena Hawkins Rowena.Hawkins@walsall.gov.uk
Information for Applicants
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time
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