Graduate Trainee Accountant

Description:

This is a unique opportunity to join the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Trainee Accountant Programme for graduates. The programme will offer up to 4 years funded training to achieve qualified accountant status.

Successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to work within various finance disciplines, broadening their professional skills and meeting the experience required to become a qualified accountant. You will have the opportunity to work across five key finance disciplines: finance reporting, finance business partnering, project accounting, investment appraisal, and financial planning.

We will support you through a professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent) which will be fully funded, and you will be given study time within your usual working hours. You will work in a supportive team in the wider Finance and Assurance Services Directorate which consists of colleagues with a variety of experience and qualifications. We encourage mentoring and coaching to help our staff thrive and develop.

At the end of the 4-year Programme (or before, if you become qualified sooner) a competence-based assessment will be held to confirm fitness to progress to the next grade (Higher Executive Officer) and achieve a pay rise associated with that promotion. Successful candidates will be expected to have a Student Membership of a Professional Accountancy body following their appointment. Please review the attached Trainee Accountant Programme document for detailed information on the Programme.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Providing support and advice to business area(s) on financial matters.
• Supporting input to the development and/or implementation of financial policies and processes.
• Completing assignments in compliance with the terms and conditions agreed at the outset.
• Ensuring accuracy, validity and quality of financial information.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders in relation to business as usual and/or development programmes, ensuring due process is followed.

For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.

Please click here to watch a video providing a brief insight into the experience of working as a graduate with the DVLA.