Newham Council Hiring for Trainee Accountant Job at London, England Full Time

Job Description
Trainee Accountant

£31,122 – £36,378 per annum

Fixed Term

The post holder is accountable to one of: Head of Finance for Strategic Finance, Business Partnering, Commercial Development, Financial Control.

Other key relationships for the post holder will be:

• Strategic Business Partners

• Financial Strategy Managers

• Chief Accountants

• Investment & Commercial Business Partner

• Service department Directors and Heads of Service

The post-holder must be able to co-ordinate, analyse and summarise data. Communicate effectively, building relationships with customers and clearly explaining financial concepts and processes.

The post holder should develop the full set of skills and experience required for a newly-qualified accountant whilst widening responsibilities and increasingly working independently.

These will include supporting the closure of accounts and budget development processes, and assisting with the full range of financial advice, accounting and financial management services as required.

Qualification

• Educated to degree level with a minimum achievement of at least 2:2 or a qualified AAT Accountant.

Knowledge and experience in

• Ability to work confidently and accurately with numerical data.

• Excellent written and oral/presentation skills.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.

• Ability to analyse data/information with a view to drawing logical and accurate conclusions.

Behaviours and personal qualities

• Work in an agile way in line with a paperless and flexible work environment.

• Customer service focus

• Working as an effective member of a team

• Able to adapt and play a leading role in cultural and process change.

• Able to provide confidence to Heads of Service when delivering financial information.

• Able to present financial information in a meaningful way to a specific audience.

Please View Trainee Accountant Job Description

Closing Date: 8th May 2022

Additional Information

The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.

Newham is one of the youngest, most diverse, and vibrant boroughs in the UK. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects our local population. We welcome and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including applicants who are ethnically diverse and/or applicants who have a disability.

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.

Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees.

The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account. These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).

In line with Government legislation, if the post you are applying for requires you to visit a registered care home as part of your role it is a legal requirement to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status or an exemption certificate to work for the Council. With effect from 1st April 2022, this requirement will be extended if you are applying for a job in a CQC regulated service

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.