Assistant accountant Work, Jobs in Uttlesford, Ess (with Salaries)

Financial Management Trainee
East Herts Council —Hertford
- £38,009 - £47,910 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Sagentia Aviation —Cambridge
- Full-time
- IT
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Synthomer (UK) Limited —Harlow
- ERP systems
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
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The Babraham Research Campus —Babraham
- £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Indirect Tax Assistant Manager
Kennedys Law - UK —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
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One Consulting Group —Cuffley
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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- Full-time
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Employee discount

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Financial Management Trainee

East Herts Council -
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Job details

£38,009 - £47,910 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Numeracy
Communication skills
AAT

Full job description

Job Introduction

Are you a recently qualified Finance Graduate or an experienced Finance Officer looking to further your career and gain sponsorship for the CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) professional qualification, in a role that offers excellent career development and future prospects.

If you are a focused, enthusiastic team player, analytically minded, with an excellent attention to detail and enjoy a challenge. We are looking for someone like you to join our team!

What will you be doing?

During your training period you will be given opportunities to experience the whole range of financial work needed to support the organisation, which will include:

supporting the Assistant Director and Group Accountants in providing accurate and timely information for the monthly budget process, ensuring effective control and use of financial resources.
provide support, advice, scrutiny and challenge to budget managers in the preparation of revenue and capital budget monitoring.
assist in the closure of accounts and production of the Annual Statement of Accounts.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification and membership or equivalent degree.
experience in a busy finance administration role, within an office environment, preferably local government, although new finance graduate applications are also welcome.
the ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
excellent numeracy skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What can we offer you?

A full training programme, with one day a week allocated to your studies towards the CIPFA professional qualification.
Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service areas
26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
Employee well-being programme
Employee events group
Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
Up to 50% working from home at the managers discretion, as the training progresses.
Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Local Government pension scheme
Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England
Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the please contact Alison Street, Assistant Director - Finance on 01279-502056.

Closing date: 21st June 2026 at Midnight.

We as a council are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what it’s like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site.

In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade. If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered. Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.

Find out more about our disability confident scheme.

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