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ACCA TRAINEE FINANCE & RATING ASSISTANT
37 HOURS PER WEEK
ANNUAL SALARY: £31,000 – £33,000
(depending on qualifications and experience)
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of managing surface water in the Upper River Great Ouse catchment. The Bedford Group of Drainage Boards is seeking a driven individual to fill the role of ACCA Trainee Finance & Rating Assistant. This is an exceptional opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path within finance while contributing to vital environmental initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
– Assist the finance team with day-to-day financial tasks.
– Manage the administration and organisation of the Boards’ rating system.
– Benefit from fully funded ACCA professional accounting qualification training.
Qualifications and Attributes:
– Strong interpersonal skills with a pleasant and confident telephone manner.
– Exceptional organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks, and work effectively under pressure.
– Commitment to high ethical standards, both professionally and personally.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Patient and supportive demeanour towards budget holders.
– Enthusiastic, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
– Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer).
– Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification
– Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively internally and externally.
– Valid UK driving license.
Benefits:
– Access to the Local Government Pension scheme.
– Generous holiday allowance starting at 22 days per year, which increases with full years’ service, reaching 26 days, in addition to 4 Statutory Days and 8 Bank Holidays.
For more details about this position, see the job description and person specification below, contact Nicole Hunter on 01234 767995 or email nicole.hunter@idbs.org.uk with any further questions regarding the opportunity.
TO APPLY:
Please send a copy of your CV by email to nicole.hunter@idbs.org.uk, alternatively by post to Nicole Hunter, Bedford Group of Drainage Boards, Vale House, Broadmead Road, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9ND.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 01 August 2024.
Please see the full description here
We look forward to receiving your application.
Career Opportunities
Working for us
If you choose to work for the Bedford Group or any of its Member Boards, you will be joining an organisation which is striving to provide employees with a positive employment experience. Whether you work for us as an operative or as a member of the senior management team, there will be a considerable variety of challenges in your diverse workload, and you will be offered real opportunities for career development. All staff have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a number of other benefits.
Passionate about Drainage and Water Level Management
The Bedford Group and its Member Boards have a low staff turnover, testament to our culture and working environment. If you are offered a position, you will get to work alongside and influence a number of professional and committed people, passionate about Drainage, Water Level Management and Local Democracy.
Equal opportunities
We want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer and offer flexible working patterns. All staff are expected to observe the Employees Code of Conduct.
Current employment opportunities
We are always looking for people to join our teams and although current career opportunities are shown below, we want to hear from anyone looking for new challenges with any of the following skills at ANY time!
- Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Graduates looking for their first role OR with post graduate experience with an engineering consultancy or contracting background
- Experienced project managers with PRINCE qualifications or similar.
- Ecologists, environmental science graduates or those with a passion for rivers.
- Machine operators, tractor drivers, flail operators.
Even if you don’t meet any of the criteria above, if you like the sound of the Bedford Group as a place to work get in contact! contact@idbs.org.uk