R0200 Trainee Accountant – 3.5 years FTC
Grade: Year 1: Grade 4, £26,487 – £29,874
Year 2: Grade 5, £29,874 – £33,915
Year 3, Grade 6, £34,968 – £40,950
Directly responsible to: Financial Accountant
Location: Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Lloyd House,
Birmingham City Centre
Fixed Term Contract: 3.5 years
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 8th November 2024. There will be a two-stage interview selection process for this role. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th November. Selected candidates will then move to a second stage interview which will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024.
This is a politically restricted post
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner holds the West Midlands Police to account for its Policing outcomes and its value for money in the spending of its £0.75Bn budget. Our challenge is to ensure that both the Force and the OPCC spend all funds as efficiently and effectively as possible whilst maximising the value to frontline services. We are looking for a capable graduate or AAT qualified individual to join our team so that we can successfully support you to gain the CIPFA chartered accounting qualification.
Our finance apprenticeship programme will develop your leadership and expertise to provide sound financial management and advice that is critical to effective financial management in the public sector. The public sector is a huge employer and in most areas the NHS, local government and Policing are in the top 5 largest employers. But although we expect you to have a strong commitment to the public sector, you should know that CIPFA partners with ICAEW and qualified CIPFA members can also apply for the ACA designation.
We expect you to be curious, capable, self-motivated and able to think both strategically and master the technical details of accounting. It’s a distinctive blend and most Chief Finance Officers in the public sector hold the CIPFA qualification.
What we need from you…
You will have graduated with a 2:1 in any discipline. Or you will have AAT Level 4.
You will have a real desire to work in the public sector and the ambition to make a difference to the organisation. Your ability to analyse information, problem solve and challenge the norm will be complemented by your ability to engage with people and build good working relationships.
What you’ll get in return…
You can expect to be consistently well supported within a structured programme of development with placements across a range of finance functions and service areas. You will be supported financially to achieve the public sector professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA) over a 3-year period. You will be able to work flexibly in a hybrid working environment.
The West Midlands is a vibrant and diverse part of the country and the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of diversity and human rights, and a personal commitment to promoting diversity and racial equality.
Why work for us?
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to the reduction and prevention of crime, so by joining us you’ll be actively contributing to improving the West Midlands region. You will get to work alongside great people who are passionate about driving improvement and change! In return for your valued contribution we provide an impressive employee benefits package:
- Diverse, Inclusive and supportive organisation
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working from home policy
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Pay progression through multiple increments
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Access to an employee benefits package
- Committed to being an anti-racist and trauma informed organisation
Click here to learn more: Working for us
Our values
It is important to us that every employee is committed to and share our organisational values:
We behave with INTEGRITY and HONESTY in all we do. We work OBJECTIVELY and with IMPARTIALITY
to support the Police and Crime Commissioner and each other to achieve the objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.
We support each other by driving INCLUSIVITY within our interaction with each other and the public.
Don’t meet all parts of the Job Description?
At the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands. Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they believe they do not meet each item of the criteria. So, if you are passionate about this role we encourage you to still apply. You may be exactly who we are looking for.
Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Recruitment is completed in line with safe recruitment practices. You can find our Safeguarding policy here: Safeguarding-policy-November-21.pdf (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: Home – West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Ainsley Dyer by emailing: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 8th November 2024. There will be a two-stage interview selection process for this role. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th November. Selected candidates will then move to a second stage interview which will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024.
To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
