Description Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum | Fixed Term 3 year contract, Full Time 37 hours per week Kickstart Your Finance Career with Lancashire County Council! Are you eager to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented trainee accountant to join our team as part of our Finance Trainee Scheme. What You Can Expect from Our Finance Trainee Scheme: This comprehensive three-year programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as an accountant and future leader at Lancashire County Council. The programme includes rotations through 6-month placements in various finance and audit teams, providing a deep understanding of financial services and local government. During your working week, you will also be supported to work towards your CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ) through a mix of face-to-face and online learning. What You'll Be Doing: • Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and statements. • Conducting financial analysis and providing insights to support decision-making. • Participating in budgeting and forecasting processes. • Collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial data. • Supporting the finance team in day-to-day operations and special projects. What We Are Looking For: • AAT qualified (part or full) or relevant knowledge and experience Or Recent graduates with a minimum 2:2 degree in any subject area, although Maths, Finance, Business, or related subjects are preferred. • An excellent attitude to learning and development. We value innovative thinking and continuous improvement as well as a solutions-focused outlook. • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across finance and other departments. How to Apply: Ready to kick-start your career in finance? Apply through the link below. To apply, you'll need to upload your CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria and why you want to launch your career at Lancashire County Council. If you'd like to learn more about our exciting opportunity, please book you place at our information session on 18 th May at 11:30am linked here. More About Us: Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest in the UK, covering twelve districts with a mix of urban and rural communities. We are dedicated to serving the people of Lancashire, helping them live independent lives for as long as possible. As well as the fantastic development opportunity, by joining Lancashire County Council, you'll be making a positive impact to your local communities by supporting our teams to deliver their essential services in Lancashire. You'll also receive • a great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and concessionary days • Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers • Student membership to CIPFA PAQ We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification