Trainee Accountant (Career grade 2)

Salary details: £ - £

Permanent – 37 hours per week

Hybrid working

We have an exciting opportunity in the Financial Services Team for someone who is a motivated and proactive individual looking to build a career in finance.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join our finance team as an Accountant, where you will develop key financial skills.

The Derbyshire Dales is a beautiful place to work in and visit.  Once you’re here we know you’ll want to see more.  We have fantastic villages, towns and countryside in the Dales and the Peak District National Park, all within easy reach of Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Derby.

In addition, we can offer you excellent employment benefits including access to membership of the Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme, free car parking, leisure discounts, a generous annual leave entitlement and opportunities for flexible or remote working. The post will be based at the Town Hall in Matlock, though remote working would be considered for part of the time.  

This role will provide valuable exposure to financial reporting, external audits, budgeting and financial planning.  You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting senior finance colleagues in delivering high-quality financial services.

About this role:

In this role, you will:

• Support financial reporting, budgeting and external audits.
• Assist in preparing government returns and providing technical financial advice.
• Develop skills in financial analysis and reporting to support decision making. 

About you:

• You are an AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) level 4 qualified or equivalent. With 5 GCSE’s grades 4-9 (or A-C) including English and Maths.
• You have at least two-years’ experience working in a financial environment.
• You should be proficient in the use Excel and computerised financial packages (ideally Unit 4).
• You have a high level of numeracy to be able to produce and monitor revenue accounts for a range of services.
• You must work well in a team and can engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• You are able to work without strict supervision & to meet deadlines. 

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate that they meet ALL essential elements on the person specification to meet our shortlisting criteria.

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 

Provisional interview dates: 18/19^th December 2025

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.

Closing date: Sunday 7^th December 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.