Overview
Role: Graduate Trainee Management / Financial Accountant
Location: Town Hall, Chorley
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: 31,537 - 33,699
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
A fantastic opportunity for career progression with an enthusiastic team in Chorley and South Ribble! This role offers the chance to work across both the Management Accounts and Financial Accounts functions of the team and subsequently develop a range of high level technical skills.
What you\'ll be getting up to
* Working with the Financial Accounts team to provide treasury management, financial and corporate accounting services to two councils and their subsidiary companies.
* Supporting the delivery of the Statement of Accounts for both councils and their subsidiary companies.
* Preparing and presenting management accounting reports for budget holders.
* Contributing to the development of corporate and service strategies.
Who we\'re looking for
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
* Ability to communicate confidently and effectively.
* Experience of working in a team to deliver outcomes.
* Experience of completing projects to a defined deadline.
* Strong IT skills.
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Hybrid/agile working from day one
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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