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Graduate Accountant

Carmarthenshire County Council -
Carmarthen

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time | Fixed term contract
£14.82 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Project management
IT
Financial management
Welsh

Full job description

Graduate Accountant

We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

3355

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

Contract type:

Graduate

Contract end date:

30 September 2029

Location:

Carmarthen

Grade:

Graduate

Salary:

£28,598

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£14.82

Contract Hours

37:00

Come and join our team

Our Finance Team is looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, keen to learn and grow, and interested in pursuing a Postgraduate career in finance.

With a keen eye for detail and good analytical skills, you will play a vital role in managing public funds and supporting community services, all whilst having opportunities to develop valuable skills and qualifications, in a supportive and friendly work environment. The Graduate will gain hands‑on experience through a combination of project work and operational responsibilities, building a strong understanding of financial management, governance and audit within a Local Authority context.

Are you…..

… Adaptable, organised, a problem solver, detail‑focused, with strong data analytical and project management skills. Are you able to communicate clearly and with others at all levels in those you work with?

What matters to you:

People– You can communicate with your peers, business partners, managers and stakeholders, you are a people person, who loves helping others and can quickly build working relationships and trust.

Welsh Language – you can use and enhance your Welsh language daily through conversations with stakeholders, partners, managers, Cabinet Members and your team. You offer support to those around you to be more confidant using the language.

Future workforce –You can manage your time, prioritise tasks, produce accurate work and stay on track across different projects. You can see you are helping to make a difference to the community we live in.

Learning–You are take ownership of your work, meet deadlines and are willing to learn and develop your knowledge of the services in Carmarthenshire and the impact it has on our community.

Challenge –No two days are the same, you love the challenge of problem solving and working on different projects and seeing your work coming to fruition.

Digital Skills - You are willing to develop your IT skills, and learn industry‑specific software along with moving the services into the digital era

What we can offer you:

We will guarantee you a warm welcome to our team from the minute you start.
A 3-year contract within our team
A full induction and ongoing support from your line manager and the team.
Competitive rates of pay (Real Living Wage)
Undertake a relevant qualification with a supportive provider.
The right training and support to fulfil the role, this will include online e-learning, face to face training and shadowing.
At the end of the fixed term contract, there may be opportunities to be appointed to a role subject to availability, suitability, and individual performance.

As part of the recruitment process you will need to:

Attend an in-person recruitment day on Thursday 9th or Friday 10th July 2026.

If you are successful at the recruitment day you will be invited to attend an interview with the team on the 30th or 31st July 2026.

You must be available for these dates as no alternative dates will be available.

For more information, please contact:

Gareth Davies - Finance Manager (Corporate) - [email protected] - 01267 224137

**The Welsh language is integral to the identity of Carmarthenshire and its people. If you don't currently meet the Welsh language standard that we need for this role, we will work together on your Welsh language journey and help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this position.

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

30 July 2026

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:

21/06/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.

Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.

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