This is an exciting opportunity to join large, friendly and experienced teams of local authority finance professionals.
The role
As a Trainee Accountant you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience across the whole range of accountancy functions, including providing support to budget managers, assisting with budget monitoring and forecasting, preparation of accounts and treasury management activities.
You will be supported with a study and development package which will lead you to a formal qualification, with progression through the career grade as you complete qualifications and are able to demonstrate key competencies required for the role. The post will rotate at periodic intervals around key areas of finance to ensure exposure and experience is gained.
About you
Essential qualifications
- Good standard of education including GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable qualifications
- AAT qualification; or nearing completion of AAT or a similar qualification; or extensive relevant experience working within a finance environment
In return we offer you
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme package
- Access to wider training and development qualifications
- Flexible working scheme
- Travel plan discounts
- Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker
- Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
- Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
- The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs.
We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.
