Welcome

Castlefield Recruitment are working in partnership with Sheffield City Council who are looking to recruit three Trainee/Graduate positions across their Finance and Commercial Services Department.

These roles will be supported by a highly experienced leadership team and offer clear progression opportunities within a structure with a track record of internal promotion and career development. 

Sheffield City Council is the fourth largest local authority in the UK providing services to a population of over 560,000. The Council has 84 elected Councillors and 3 Councillors each for the 28 wards. The Council itself has approximately 8000 employees.

The Accountancy Team is currently made up of 350 staff across 4 key areas;

  • Accounting
  • Business Partnering
  • Revenues & Benefits
  • Procurement & Supply Chain

Please find below further information of the Graduate Trainee Accountant roles; 

Opportunities

Graduate Trainee Accountant (Accountant Grade 6 – £30,820 + fully funded CIPFA training package + Local Government benefits scheme

The Graduate Trainee Accountant roles will provide the opportunity to gain experience in public sector finance, working in a variety of areas within Sheffield City Council’s Finance and Commercial Service.

The three year CIPFA training programme and work responsibilities may include involvement in;

Commercial advice and information

  • Financial accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Capital programme monitoring
  • Project advice and control
  • Internal Audit
  • Procurement and Supply Chain

Our Locations

The Finance and Commercial Services department is based in Sheffield City Centre which is easily accessible by road and public transport including train, tram and bus. The Council are currently operating, and will continue to, use a hybrid working model of 2 or 3 days a week in the office.

Candidate Pack

Want to find out more about working for Sheffield City Council

Download the candidate pack and get all the information you need to ensure this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Click the link button to download.

MEET YOUR CONSULTANT

Hugh Fox

Hugh is a key member of the Public Sector Finance Division in Castlefield’s Leeds Office. He focuses on placing interim and permanent accountancy roles across social housing, education, local government & central government. Hugh’s determined nature ensures he goes the extra mile to satisfy both his clients’ and candidates’ expectations.

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Henry Blythe

Henry Blythe is a recruitment consultant within our Public Sector Finance division, based in our Leeds office. Henry primarily focuses on placing permanent, interim and fixed-term accountancy roles across social housing, education, local and central government.

How to Apply

To apply please send us your CV by clicking the button below

Alternatively, book in a call with one of our specialist recruitment consultants to find out more about the role and the employer.

Castlefield Recruitment constantly seeks to deliver a professional, honest and straightforward approach that not only offers the highest level of service, but also strives to stay at the forefront of an ever-changing market place.