CIPFA Trainee Accountant

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade to span from 6 through to 8 (£29,540 - £40,777)

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

Wigan council is looking for a talented and motivated individual to train to become a CIPFA qualified accountant. This will include invaluable work experience across a wide range of financial services including service management accountancy and corporate financial accountancy. You will be pivotal in supporting a high performing Finance team that was named Public Finance Team of the year in 2024.

Professional Accountancy Qualification (cipfa.org)

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic individual with a desire to work in the public sector. You do not need past finance work experience just a passion for it and a willingness to learn. Successful applicants will benefit from a supportive programme offering excellent personal and professional development, including a structured induction programme, development of leadership and management skills, as well as full support to undertake the CIPFA qualification. You will have a mentor to guide you through your journey to becoming a fully qualified accountant.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

As an authority Wigan Council is responsible for a vast array of services, including social care, housing, waste management, planning, schools, leisure and culture to be but a few. The council manages a gross budget in excess of £1.2 bn annually alongside an ambitious capital programme of c£500m over the next 3 years. The finance department play a critical role to ensure that the council maintains a healthy budget that allows us to invest in Wigan Borough while maintaining council service delivery effectively. Therefore, the role allows you to develop your skillset in a vast and ever changing finance environment.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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For an informal chat about the position please contact John McDonald on 07798 684 986

Interview date:

Priority candidates Monday 20^th July

All other candidates Thursday 23^nd July

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