Details of Organisation
Gloucestershire County Council has a gross annual budget of £950 million and employs around 17,000 staff. The most recent national inspection of local authorities by government has classified the County Council as performing well. As a Council we continue to work hard to ensure no money goes to waste and are determined to minimise the impact on front line services in spite of ever-tightening public service funding.

We therefore fully recognise the importance of good financial management and advice within the Council and want to develop new people to continue this process. We believe our training scheme will prove to be one of the best in local government and trainees on our scheme will be provided with consistently good support and a well structured programme.

Our previous CIPFA graduate trainees have risen through the organisation and as well as some continuing to work in finance, a number have moved to hold very senior posts within our service departments.

Gloucestershire is a great place to live and work in and is well placed on the edge of the South West for access to and from the rest of the country via good road and rail links.

Job Title
Graduate Trainee Accountant

Vacancies
We are looking to recruit 2 CIPFA trainees

Start Date
August 2010

Key Responsibilities
Trainees will be involved in a series of six monthly placements, supporting day-to-day operations while getting a good understanding of the varied activities within the Finance function and taking a lead in projects. Trainees will experience a broad range of areas, including financial planning, corporate accountancy and management accountancy, advising and supporting managers within a number of service areas. Whilst developing their skills and expertise, trainees will also be undertaking the CIPFA professional accountancy qualification.

Salary (£)
£20,198 rising to £23,708 after two years.

Benefits
Full financial support for the CIPFA qualification.
We have a comprehensive range of pay and benefits which includes incremental pay scales, annual cost of living increases, and excellent holiday and leave arrangements, flexible working and final salary pension scheme. For other benefits please click here http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7888.

Minimum Requirements
300 UCAS points and at least a 2:1 degree in any discipline.
Applicants must expect to graduate in 2010 or have graduated within the previous two years.

You will have a real desire to work in the public sector and to make a difference to the organisation. Your ability to analyse information, problem solve and challenge the norm will be complemented by your ability to engage with people and build good working relationships.

Application Closing Date
22nd March 2010 by 5pm

Interview/Assessment Dates
April 2010

How to Apply
For more information about these posts and to apply please go to our web site http://powered.jobsgopublic.com/gloucestershire/jobs/graduate-trainee-accountant-x2-temporary-for-3-years-sh-05/from/pkqkegsq54y3n/1/of/13/opening_at/desc

or alternatively please telephone Stephen Hall on 01452 425575.
For any other enquiries about these posts please call (01452 425877) or email fssecrats@gloucestershire.gov.uk