Service AreaDevelopment SchemesGrade: - AA1 - £27,472 - £34,796 or - AA2 - £35,614 - £40,504 per annumFull TimeThe States of Guernsey is looking for a Finance Trainee to join their team.The Finance Programme recruits candidates with ambition, enthusiasm and desire for a challenge.The Programme consists of a series of placements in different areas of the States lasting between 6 months and 1 year. Trainees will be exposed to the breadth of issues facing the Finance teams both in the revenue funded Departments and the commercially focused Trading Entities. The Programme offers learning and development opportunities as well as seeking to support students through their CIMA (or equivalent) accounting qualifications.The Talent & Performance Team manage all States of Guernsey Development Schemes, including the Finance Trainee Scheme. However, as the Finance Trainee is part of the wider Finance community requiring support and mentoring through the study and exam process, the links to the finance structure headed up by the States Treasurer are vital. A qualified finance professional mentor will be provided for the duration of the CIMA course.Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.Contact: Darren Smith, Finance Business Partner on email: or Michelle Oesterman, Learning Officer on tel. (01481) 223365 or email:We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Closing Date: 3 November 2025Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.
