Salary: £27,254 whilst studying the Certificate in Management and Financial Accounting. Salary will be £31,537 whilst studying the Diplomas in Financial Management & Audit and in Governance, Risk & Taxation. Salary will be £38,220 whilst studying the Diploma in Public Financial Management, Reporting & Business Change, increasing by annual progression based on performance and behaviours.
Grade: F - JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Are you looking for a full-time position which offers you a rewarding and challenging opportunity?
We are currently seeking highly motivated and ambitious Future Finance Leaders to join our Trainee Accountant Programme here at North Yorkshire Council.
Our Future Finance Leaders Programme
It is an exciting time to join the Finance team as we begin life as a new unitary local authority in North Yorkshire – combining all of the services currently provided by the county, district and borough councils. Working in a modern, flexible and agile way, you will be an ambassador for customer self-help, as you help budget managers to monitor and manage their own budgets. Supporting them through the establishment of the new council whilst influencing and challenging as appropriate.
Based within the Council’s friendly and well-regarded Finance team, the service provides financial advice and support across the Council, helping the efficient delivery of a wide range of services that make a real difference to people’s lives. In addition, you will have chance to support our commercial agenda, including a number of Council owned companies, and work with our partners such as the North York Moors National Park. All in all, it provides an opportunity to work across many fields of professional accountancy with a variety which would be difficult to find elsewhere.
As well as financial management roles you will also have exposure to a range of technical disciplines within the team, including: statutory accounts production, financial systems, audit, treasury management, VAT and taxation. Together, this wide-ranging experience will give you the grounding you’ll need for senior management within the sector.
What we can offer you…
Whilst being supported to study for your professional qualification, we will work with you to ensure you have a personal development plan to enhance your workplace skills.
As part of our training programme, we also offer you:
- Full funding and support towards achievement of the CIPFA professional qualification;
- A generous study package to complete your studies, in addition to revision modules to support your learning;
- Structured support from qualified accountants who have completed the programme;
- Leadership and management training;
- Fulfilling career prospects with range and diversity;
- A range of technologies to support modern ways of working; and
- A comprehensive benefits package.
As a trainee within the Finance team, you will also develop your managerial skills, through the Aspiring Managers and Leadership Programme and will report to a Head of Finance who will provide you with support. We will also ensure you are supported through your studies by a colleague who has personal experience of gaining the qualification themselves with the Council
We highly recommend you visit our designated campaign site for full details, help on how to apply plus hear from our own employees who were successful on a previous intake, and have since been promoted to Accountant roles.
Finance training opportunities | North Yorkshire Council
What you will bring…
You must have two Level 3 qualifications Grade A to C (e.g. A Level or equivalent) in addition to five Level 2 qualifications Grade A to C (e.g. GCSE or equivalent), including numeracy and literacy.
You may be a graduate, a school leaver or AAT qualified – provided that you meet the above requirements your application will be considered.
Our benefits…
You will also have access to various benefits that are available such as generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, excellent pension scheme, salary sacrifice car, cycle, technology and childcare schemes and a package of ‘Everybody Benefits’ shopping vouchers, discounts and more. Please see our total rewards brochure for more information.
Contact and apply
For an informal discussion about the programme, please contact
Graham Byrne, Head of Finance
on graham.byrne@northyorks.gov.uk
Abby Barker, Head of Finance
On abby.barker@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026
Final Shortlisting: by 17th April
Telephone Interviews: Between 27th April – 1st May 2026
Final Interview and Assessment Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Key Documents:
Please note that CVs and applications from agencies will not be accepted.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.