Trainee Accountant

Job description

Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum | Fixed Term 3 year contract, Full Time 37 hours per week Kickstart Your Finance Career with Lancashire County Council! Are you eager to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented trainee accountant to join our team as part of our Finance Trainee Scheme. What You Can Expect from Our Finance Trainee Scheme: This comprehensive three-year programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as an accountant and future leader at Lancashire County Council. The programme includes rotations through 6-month placements in various finance and audit teams, providing a deep understanding of financial services and local government. During your working week, you will also be supported to work towards your CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ) through a mix of face-to-face and online learning. What You'll Be Doing: - Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and statements. - Conducting financial analysis and providing insights to support decision-making. - Participating in budgeting and forecasting processes. - Collaborating with various departments to ens...