Trainee Accountant/Finance Business Partner

7 days ago

Haddington, East Lothian, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time
Vacancy Information

Starting Salary: £29,874 per annum.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of working are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

East Lothian Council are recruiting a Trainee Accountant to progress through the CIPFA Accountants and Finance Business Partner Scheme to the level of a CIPFA qualified Finance Business Partner. Salary progression will be based on study success gauged by examination and continuous assessment; and participation in the Council's Corporate Performance Review and Development Scheme. Please refer to the attached document 'CIPFA PAQ Accountants & Finance Business Partner Scheme' for full details.

Applicants should hold a cognate degree level qualification (i.e. Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Statistics etc)

Trainees will be required to agree to a 'repayment of learning' clause whereby the trainee would be obliged to repay course costs (in full or part) should they leave the employment of the Council within 2 years of completion. This will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

This is a critical permanent post within the structure. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to help shape the future direction of the team and this is an exciting time to join.

The council offers flexible working, including working from home and flexi time, generous annual leave entitlement and a career average earnings pension scheme.

If you wish to discuss the post further please email your details to for the attention of the Service Manager (Service Accounting).

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

As a key member of the wider Finance Team, the Finance Business Partner will be expected to:

Actively contribute to the development of the Council's annual strategic budget setting process;
To develop and prepare directorate service budgets aligned to the approved annual strategic budget;
Take a lead role in supporting the successful delivery of the Council's statutory financial accounts and other key statutory returns;
Work collaboratively with Service Managers and Heads of Service to manage their resources effectively and as efficiently as possible, providing appropriate financial advice and guidance to support service delivery and facilitate any future transformational change agenda.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Applicants should hold a cognate degree level qualification (i.e. Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Statistics etc).

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Standard Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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