Job Description

We have two exciting roles on offer within our Financial, Planning and Business Partnering service for two Trainee Accountants.
About Us
Join Our Finance Team as a Trainee Accountant.
Are you passionate about building a career in public sector finance? Do you want to make a real difference in your community while gaining a professional qualification?
We're looking for two motivated and ambitious individuals to join our Finance Directorate as Trainee Accountants. These are structured training roles designed to support your development from Accounting Officer to Senior Accounting Officer, combining hands-on experience with professional study through the CIPFA Level 7 Accountancy Apprenticeship.
What You'll Be Doing:
Supporting the Council's Medium Term Financial Planning process.
Assisting with budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounts.
Working across capital accounting, reconciliations, and financial transactions.
Gaining experience in Internal Audit and Resident & Business Support services.
Progressively taking on more complex financial responsibilities.
Developing leadership skills through mentoring and deputising opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 5/C or above), including Maths.
A recent degree or equivalent qualification (desirable).
A keen interest in local government finance.
Willingness to study for the CIPFA qualification and commit to professional development.
Strong communication, analytical, and IT skills.
What We Offer:
Full funding for CIPFA qualification and study support.
Career progression through a structured development pathway.
Opportunities to work across diverse finance functions.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
A chance to contribute to the financial health of Middlesbrough Council.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Helen Dalby on .
We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
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