Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our fantastic finance service. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the world of local government finance, put the skills you learn to practical use and become an integral part of the Finance team.
As a trainee accountant, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of finance from data input to supporting budget managers, all whilst gaining a recognised accountancy qualification. You'll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, from administrative documentation through to reporting to central government.
It is expected that the successful candidate will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification for which support will be given.
About you
Prior finance experience is not a requirement, but you must have 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English.
Ideally you will bring a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills and a desire to learn to support the delivery of work within the Finance team, and to work within the wider organisation when needed. This is a unique opportunity to build a solid foundation in a thriving field, with mentorship and guidance every step of the way. Apply now and plan for a brighter future!
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
View the job description [PDF, 0.2MB].
Apply
The closing date is 9am 20 January 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 27 January 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles (and where it is possible) we are currently working remotely and anticipate in the future returning to a hybrid office model on a flexible basis. This will still include work-from-home and flexi-time opportunities to provide a good work-life balance whilst ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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