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Graduate Finance Trainee

Warwickshire County Council • Full-time • Warwick, England, United Kingdom • £30,060 - £37,938 / year • 1m ago

Salary

£30,060.00 to £37,938.00 per annum prior to 2025 pay award

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Warwick

Package

Full time, Permanent

Job category/type

Finance, Graduate Trainees

Date posted

22/05/2025

Job reference

RA0006825

Kickstart Your Career in Finance and Accounting!

Are you looking for your first step to a career in finance and leadership? Are you motivated by the idea of making a difference to the lives of others?

Warwickshire County Council is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for two high-calibre graduates to join our Graduate Finance and Accounting Trainee Scheme. This program is designed to develop future leaders in public finance, providing hands-on experience and professional qualifications.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the community by managing public finances effectively.

Professional Development: Study towards the Level 7 (Master’s equivalent) Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) qualification.

Diverse Experience: Rotate through various finance teams, gaining a broad understanding of public sector finance, and developing both technical and leadership skills.

Supportive Environment: Enjoy dedicated mentoring, and our Future Warwickshire network of graduate trainees from multiple disciplines across the council.

Career Progression: Clear pathway from trainee to senior roles, with opportunities for leadership positions.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated graduates with a genuine interest in public service:

Qualifications: Minimum 2:1 degree or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject

Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

CIPFA LEVEL 7 APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS

Benefits:

Funding Support: Covering course fees, materials, exam fees, and travel expenses.

Study Time Support: 20% off-the-job training, including study leave and mentoring.

For Job Description and Person Specifications click links below:

Graduate Finance Trainee Level 1

Graduate Finance Trainee Level 2

Graduate Finance Trainee Level 3

How to Apply:

Submit your application, including a written statement highlighting where your skills and experience meet the key responsibilities in the job description.

The assessment process will include a presentation and interview with psychometric tests and group exercises.

Join Warwickshire County Council and start your journey towards a rewarding career in finance and accounting!

You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

To discuss the role please contact Liz Firmstone, Head of Operational Finance Services, lizfirmstone@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 12 June 2025

Assessment and shortlisting (including psychometric testing): week commencing 16 -27 June 2025

Interview date: 30 June – 18 July

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.

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