Job vacancy details
Financial Management Trainee
| Employer | Blackpool Council | Location | Clifton Street, Blackpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 37 Hours Per Week |
| Salary | £16,991 - £31,439 Per Annum, dependant on qualifications and experience | Reference | BS748 |
| Closing Date | 24/07/2009 12:00 PM | ||
Blackpool is being transformed through a number of large scale regeneration schemes, but we have ambitious plans to deliver even more. Blackpool Council is key to delivering many of these schemes. Join us in this exciting and challenging roller coast ride of change, and gain wonderful experience in the bargain. We pride ourselves on developing our staff. We can guarantee you will have lots of opportunities to develop and use your skills and talents in this rapidly changing environment.
Vacancies
We have 2 vacancies.
Key Responsibilities
You will be based in one of the Council’s Accountancy teams but will benefit from short placements in other finance functions. Your role will include participating in the budget setting and financial control processes for major areas of service. Working with central departments helping develop business plans, control budgets and develop systems to improve the efficiency of service delivery as well as providing support to major projects within the Council.
Benefits
Generous study leave entitlement, including paid time off to attend all college days, including revision courses and examinations.
Full financial support for the CIPFA qualification including cost of study guides, college tuition, revision courses, examination fees and payment of the annual student subscription to CIPFA whilst studying.
Generous annual leave and flexible working hours plus entry to a final salary pension scheme.
A mentor who will meet with you regularly throughout your training to discuss your career and personal development. In addition you will be allocated a Buddy – someone who is ahead of you in the training and who can offer help and assistance on a day to day basis.
Minimum Requirements
You will need :-
• a degree (2:1 or higher) in any discipline and have 3 GCSE’s (grades A-C) and 2 A-levels (grades A-C) or equivalents, subjects must include Maths and English at either level.
• Excellent numeric, written and oral skills are a must.
Interview/Assessment Dates
Initial interview via telephone followed by an assessment day on Friday 21st August 2009 – incorporating interview(s), presentation and exercises.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Maher on (01253) 478601 or Phil Redmond on (01253) 478510
All Local Authorities are required to undertake a pay and grading review. This post will be subject to Job Evaluation and the pay and grade may increase or decrease as a result.
Equal Opportunities
Blackpool Council Welcomes Applicants From All Of The Community
