NGDP Finance Graduate Programme

The NGDP Finance Graduate Scheme is a new specialised stream within the National Graduate Development Program (NGDP) designed for graduates who want to pursue a career in public finance. It offers a unique and tailored development pathway into local government and other public services for aspiring finance professionals.

What is the role?

Working at one of 21 participating London councils, including the London MET police service, you’ll build up experience in all the important areas of finance. Working across a participating organisation, you’ll gain exposure in all the important areas of finance, including financial systems, budget preparation and monitoring, payroll, pensions, treasury, internal audit and accounting while studying for a fully funded CIPFA Level 7 Apprenticeship, which includes The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy’s Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA PAQ), which is the key qualification for anyone pursuing a career in public finance management.

Participating organisations: City of London Corporation, Greater London Authority, London Borough of Barnet, London Borough of Camden, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, London Borough of Haringey, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Hillingdon, London Borough of Islington, London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Lewisham, London Borough of Redbridge, London Borough of Southwark, London Borough of Sutton, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Metropolitan Police Service, Richmond and Wandsworth Council, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Westminster City Council

Why should you apply?

•  CIPFA Level 7 Apprenticeship, which includes The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy’s Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA PAQ) (fully funded, study part-time over two years)
• £27,500 - £35,200 minimum salary depending on participating Council (plus inner/outer London weighting if applicable)
• Good annual leave allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mentoring
• Paid time off work to study

How do you apply?

The NGDP Finance scheme recruits graduates from all backgrounds, universities and degree disciplines, this programme is open to graduates from all degree backgrounds with a 2.2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) by July 2024, GSCE Maths and English (Level 4 or equivalent). 

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