Trainee Accountant

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Are you ready to launch your career in public sector finance? We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Finance team as a Trainee Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of financial disciplines while studying towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA).

About the Role

As a Trainee Accountant, you’ll rotate across key areas of Finance, including:

• Budget setting and monitoring (revenue and capital)
• Final accounts preparation
• Statutory government returns
• Treasury management

You’ll support budget holders, contribute to the Council’s Annual Accounts, assist with reconciliations, and help manage treasury activities. You’ll also be involved in statutory returns, financial reporting, and internal projects.

What We Offer

• A structured training programme with clear progression routes
• Full study support towards CIPFA qualification
• Exposure to a wide range of financial functions within local government
• A supportive team environment focused on your development

Whether you're a recent graduate or looking for a career change, this role offers a clear pathway to becoming a qualified accountant in local government.

Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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