Trainee Accountant (Career Grade 1)

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while enhancing your financial knowledge and skills. Based at the Town Hall in Matlock, you will become part of a friendly and professional team committed to delivering high-quality financial support and advice across the Council.

The Derbyshire Dales is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. With picturesque towns and villages, stunning countryside and the beautiful Peak District National Park on our doorstep, you’ll enjoy an excellent quality of life while remaining within easy reach of Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Derby. 

We are proud of our strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture, where colleagues work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our communities. 

In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an excellent range of employee benefits, including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free car parking
• Leisure discounts
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression 

This role offers valuable experience in financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning and external audit, while supporting senior finance colleagues.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is a part-qualified member of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent and holds 5 GCSE’s grades 4-9 (or A-C) including English and Maths
• Has experience working in a financial environment
• Is proficient in the use of Excel and familiar with computerised financial systems (ideally Unit 4)
• Possesses strong numeracy skills and can monitor, analyse and communicate revenue account information to a range of stakeholders
• Can prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively within a flexible team environment 

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Kristina Blowen, Senior Accountant, on 01629 761261. 

If you encounter and problems applying online, please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 

We do not accept CVs.

Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.

Provisional Interview Date:  Week commencing 12 October 2026