Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: Monday - Friday / Hybrid Worker
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working – giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity within Trafford Council’s Financial Management team! This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience supporting budget holders, assisting with budget monitoring and financial planning, and contributing to statutory accounts. You’ll work in a supportive environment designed to help you build essential skills while studying towards your AAT qualification, with dedicated day‑release training included. Perfect for those eager to learn, this role provides a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy, combining real‑world experience with a highly respected professional qualification.
About You
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning and improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver service; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to get things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference. You will be driven, enthusiastic and determined to build a successful career in accountancy whilst also helping the organisation achieve its objectives.
Additional Information
* Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
* Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Find Out More.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Nicola Heap at Nicola.Heap@trafford.gov.uk
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