Job Description
Organisation: London Borough of Havering

Location: Romford, United Kingdom and Working From Home

Full Time : 36 hours per week

Grade/Salary – G5 to G7 (currently £34,416 to £46,512)

4 Year Fixed Term Contract

About the role

London Borough of Havering is offering an accounting apprenticeship position to a candidate wishing to develop a career in local government to undertake the CIPFA Professional Accounting Qualification. In addition to undertaking their professional studies each post holder will be offered work placements in the Councils finance teams in order to develop the skills, behaviours and experience necessary to qualify as a professional accountant.

Day release will be provided to facilitate CIPFA studies and work placements could be in any combination of financial strategy, financial control, business partnering and audit teams. There may also be the opportunity to work alongside our procurement and systems colleagues. An appropriate training plan will be developed which considers both the needs of the organisation at that that time and the career aspirations of the successful candidate.

About you

We are looking for candidates who are starting out on their professional accountancy journey. If you possess the following skills and knowledge and are interested in a career in local government finance we would welcome an application from you.

A degree at 2:1 or above in any subject
Effective communication skills
Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Excellent attention to detail
Respectful to others
Can work well in a team and independently
Proven ability to achieve results and success

About Us

Havering is the third largest borough in London and we understand the importance of nurturing “young” talent. We have flexible working arrangements which caters to everyone’s needs, meaning you can choose to work remotely or to go on site in either our Romford Library or the Town Hall. There will be times when you are required to attend meetings on site.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30th April 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed .

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

About Us
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Find out why you should work for Havering Council .

London Borough of Havering

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