Finance Management Trainee Scheme
The Financial Management training scheme combines practical experience in the workplace with academic study. So what does this actually mean? Well, it means that you work a 'nine to five' job (although with Staffordshire County Council operating a flexi time policy, you can choose when you work your weekly hours), whilst also studying for The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy's (CIPFA) professional qualification. You'll work in a range of placements throughout the scheme, which is great as you experience a wide range of roles and tasks, all the time developing skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
CIPFA is an accountancy body that specialises in the public sector. It is responsible for the education and training of professional accountants and for their regulation through the setting and monitoring of professional standards. By passing all the exams, you gain entrance to the body and can become a fully fledged accountant.
Finance is about a lot more than just numbers and pinstriped suits (for the record, I don't own any pinstriped suits). Financial management plays an integral role within the council and this is reflected in the support and recognition provided to the scheme. Trainees are highly valued within the organisation, with many staying on and progressing to senior management positions. When it comes to the working world, it can be hard to know what you enjoy and what is right for you. The Finance Scheme allows you experience the varying financial roles that exist within the council, so you can find out which roles suit you best. This gives you the valuable opportunity to 'try before you buy', if you will.
We have an annual intake of trainees, and in 2012 we will be looking to take on 3 more trainees starting at the County Council in July. We are hoping they will be advertised at the end of February, with a potential closing date of 18 March. You can register now for Job alerts here|
For more information contact Chris Gill, Principal Accountant and CIPFA Trainee Accountant Scheme Co-ordinator, 01785 276541.
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