Temporary Graduate Accountancy Officer
Job Description
This document is also available in Welsh.
RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026 offers a Graduate Placement with Award-Winning RCT Council, which is a step towards an excellent career.
Making A Difference with RCT Council, this is an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is more important than ever. Working in Local Government offers some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges, as we provide services that affect thousands of lives in many different ways.
Maximise Your Potential
RCT Council is preparing to recruit to its Graduate Programme, offering fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds, and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training (all fully funded) as part of the programme.
Maintaining Accounts at RCT
The administration of the Council’s accounts is essential to ensuring that public and staff services continue to run smoothly. Our Finance Service plays a critical role in supporting the Council’s priorities, and our Business Plan sets out how we deliver high-quality, robust financial management across the organisation.
Within the service, you’ll find a broad range of financial activities from financial planning and management accounting to financial reporting, data analysis, and the preparation of statutory accounts. As part of this dynamic and high-performing team, you’ll gain exposure to varied work that supports the effective management of the Council’s resources.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Graduate Officer to join our Finance Service. You will have a keen eye for accuracy, strong numerical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality work. This is a busy role where you’ll be expected to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
You’ll be highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be eager to develop your skills within a large public-sector finance team. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, as you will be working closely with colleagues across the service and wider Council.
Essential Criteria
A minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Economics
- Or a closely related discipline.
Application Form/Competencies
Each competency response must be limited to a maximum of 200 words and only your first 200 words for each response will be considered. Any response exceeding this limit may result in the application not being reviewed or shortlisted.
Staff Benefits Package
- Tailored induction programme
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
- Hybrid working
- Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave
- Financial management scheme
- Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
- Vivup discount card for businesses
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council’s longer-term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case, you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification are offered an interview.
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Job Description
This document is also available in Welsh.
RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026 offers a Graduate Placement with Award-Winning RCT Council, which is a step towards an excellent career.
Making A Difference with RCT Council, this is an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is more important than ever. Working in Local Government offers some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges, as we provide services that affect thousands of lives in many different ways.
Maximise Your Potential
RCT Council is preparing to recruit to its Graduate Programme, offering fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds, and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training (all fully funded) as part of the programme.
Maintaining Accounts at RCT
The administration of the Council’s accounts is essential to ensuring that public and staff services continue to run smoothly. Our Finance Service plays a critical role in supporting the Council’s priorities, and our Business Plan sets out how we deliver high-quality, robust financial management across the organisation.
Within the service, you’ll find a broad range of financial activities from financial planning and management accounting to financial reporting, data analysis, and the preparation of statutory accounts. As part of this dynamic and high-performing team, you’ll gain exposure to varied work that supports the effective management of the Council’s resources.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Graduate Officer to join our Finance Service. You will have a keen eye for accuracy, strong numerical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality work. This is a busy role where you’ll be expected to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
You’ll be highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be eager to develop your skills within a large public-sector finance team. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, as you will be working closely with colleagues across the service and wider Council.
Essential Criteria
A minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Economics
- Or a closely related discipline.
Application Form/Competencies
Each competency response must be limited to a maximum of 200 words and only your first 200 words for each response will be considered. Any response exceeding this limit may result in the application not being reviewed or shortlisted.
Staff Benefits Package
- Tailored induction programme
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
- Hybrid working
- Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave
- Financial management scheme
- Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
- Vivup discount card for businesses
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council’s longer-term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case, you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification are offered an interview.
