The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade.

The Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans, priorities, and financial reporting. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Alliance
between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District
Council as a Trainee Financial Technician.

This is a full time permanent position which commences by undertaking a combination of part-time formal study, alongside self-study to achieve the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, whilst working and developing practical experience in the role of Financial Technician in the finance team for both High Peak Borough Council & Staffordshire Moorlands District Council in the Alliance.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for the beginnings of a career in local authority finance which can go on to specialisms such as capital and revenue accounting, treasury management, Housing Revenue Account (HRA), collection fund, VAT, income, insurance, and accounting for collaborations. For  the right candidate this could be the start of a journey to pursuing a Chartered accountancy qualification and a Finance Business Partner role with the Councils.

For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact:
Keith Pointon, Head of Finance at keith.pointon@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Closing date: Midday, Friday 27th September 2024