The London Treasurers' Graduate Finance Scheme is a government run finance based cross-borough London council graduate scheme. It offers graduates the chance to work in finance within local government in London, at one of 17 London councils partaking in the scheme.
The scheme is a four year contract, providing a mix of operational and project work, aimed to coach graduates to become finance professionals, set for a management level position.
The scheme will support candidates through the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) Professional Qualification. CIPFA is the only chartered body in the world to specialise in public sector finance.
Trainees will contribute to the full ranges of accountancy and finance work within the Borough they are placed in and will undertake work placements and formal training to achieve membership of CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy). A structured programme will be provided for each trainee to ensure their work experience meets the needs of their formal studies.
Approximately 40 candidates are hired each year, across the 17 participating London councils.
Candidates should either have, or expect to obtain, a degree in any subject, as long as it is a minimum grade of 2:2. Candidates should also have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (Grade C or above), strong numeric, writing, oral and presentation skills, a high degree of computer literacy and good time management skills.
The interview process is generally completed by Easter each year and start dates will be between May and August, depending on candidates' availability.
The telephone interview will explore some of the information you provided in your application form and the behaviours and personal attributes which have been identified as essential for successful job performance.
Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a half day assessment centre in London to be held during February.
The assessment centre will comprise a number of exercises designed to assess the skills required and will provide you with an opportunity to find out more about the scheme.
Final interviews with the participating London Boroughs will be held in March, after which offers of employment will be made to successful candidates in early April.