Trainee CIPFA Accountant Permanent
Finance Department
Salary ranges from Grade 6 to Grade 9 £33,699 to £47,181 per annum
The role is offered on a career grade basis, with progression through different levels as you gain experience and achieve relevant qualifications
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Kickstart your career in local government finance with Bassetlaw District Council! Were looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Finance Team as a Trainee CIPFA Accountant.
In this exciting role, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of finance functions from budget preparation and monitoring to closing accounts and producing financial reports. You will work closely with budget managers, maintain accurate financial systems, and help ensure we provide a high-quality service to the Council and its residents.
You will receive a fully funded CIPFA apprenticeship, leading to a professional qualification, with career progression linked to exam success. To find out more about the CIPFA, please visit the CIPFA qualification brochure at www.cipfa.org
What we are looking for:
AAT qualified or a finance-related degree
Good understanding of local authority accounting principles
Experience of the financial cycle (budget setting, monitoring, final accounts)
Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, financial systems)
Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, gain professional qualifications, and make a real difference in local government finance.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Catherine Tillman at catherine.tillman@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 216.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don’t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we’ve created to help you get started.
About The Council
Person Specification
Job Description
To request a CIPFA Qualification Brochure, please contact human.resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or telephone 01909 533121.
Closing date: 21st September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: 1st October 2025
