Trainee Accountant

Job in Livingston, West Lothian, EH54, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Grand Arcade

Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-10

Job specializations:

Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 32000 GBP Yearly GBP 25000.00 32000.00 YEAR

Working Hours and Contract

36 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year - Permanent

Role Overview

The Council’s Financial Management Unit is seeking to recruit a trainee accountant.

Responsibilities

You will undertake a course of study for a professional accountancy qualification through CIPFA supported by the council, although a substantial amount of input and studying in your own time will be required.

In addition, you will receive a full training in the operation of local government finance covering revenue and capital accounting, budgeting and monitoring, and gain full experience of financial systems.

At the same time you will have a substantive workload and be responsible for meeting deadlines within quality standards.

Career Progression

Once you have completed the traineeship you will have the opportunity to apply for qualified Accountant posts within the council.

Work-Life Balance

The council has a flexible working policy supporting the workforce to deliver critical services whilst maintaining a work-life balance. This includes hybrid working and flexi time.

Salary

GBP 25000 - 32000 per year

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