Finance Graduate Trainee

Finance Graduate Trainee Scheme

We believe that finance should be at the heart of any organisation and our scheme looks to develop the finance leaders of the future, capable of playing a pivotal role in the direction and progress of the organisation.

Our Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Finance Graduate scheme is open for applications

Why should you consider applying?

The scheme is designed to equip you with all the skills and understanding you need to have a successful finance career within public services.

You’ll receive expert guidance and mentoring throughout the programme.

Excellent benefits package that improves as your training progresses.

The programme offers the opportunity for an extremely rewarding career in public finance, allowing you to influence local authority decisions from an early stage and make a real difference for the benefit of our communities.

We are partnered with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), who deliver a world-class professional accountancy qualification which you will study for alongside your everyday duties at Newham. All training costs are covered by the council.

About you

We are looking for driven and self-motivated candidates who have strong numeric, written, and analytical skills, and the ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to study effectively and to pass exams is essential.

You will also have knowledge of the public sector (local government in particular) and an awareness of key issues relating to the work of the public sector.

Please click on the job description for more information: https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/7447/newham-finance-graduate-trainee-scheme-2021

Requirements

- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English (Grade C or above)

- Have, or expect to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree (in any discipline)

Benefits

Our competitive pay scale (rising upon completion of each study stage) reflects the responsibility that you will take on from day one. Also included is our generous holiday package, flexible working arrangement and access to the huge benefits of a local government pension scheme.

Recruitment timetable

Advert Closing Date: 23 June 2024

Interviews: From 8 July 2024

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham 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. If no supporting statement is attached your application will be automatically rejected.

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

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.