Trainee Finance Programme

Are you passionate about building a career in accounting? Ready to take the first step toward becoming a fully qualified Accountant?

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our structured Training Programme, where you'll work towards a recognised professional accounting qualification while gaining valuable, hands on experience in a supportive environment.

As part of the programme, you'll receive a comprehensive training package and exposure to real world business scenarios in one of the following areas:

• Financial Accounting
• Finance Business Partnering

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills, build commercial awareness, and kickstart a long term career in finance. These are to start 1st September.

Programme Overview

Here is an overview of each programme:

Trainee Financial Accountant

• Support accurate financial reporting and compliance by assisting with monthly reports, reconciliations, and statutory accounts preparation.
• Maintain core accounting records through general ledger management, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure regulatory and tax compliance by helping prepare VAT, corporation tax returns, and other submissions.
• Contribute to process improvements and finance projects while providing administrative and analytical support to the wider team.

Trainee Finance Business Partner

• Gain hands on experience across all areas of the finance function, including modelling, investment, assets, repairs, and operational support.
• Provide analysis and insights that help shape organisational plans and priorities.
• Contribute to long term planning and stress testing to ensure the organisation's financial stability.
• Work closely with experienced business partners and participate in cross directorate projects to link financial planning with operational performance.
• Build a strong foundation in financial management and analysis.

Please note - we cannot accept applications if you are part qualified and have already completed various exams. This programme is designed to support people from start through to finish.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or AAT qualified with previous experience working in a finance role (Essential)
• Commitment to developing a wide understanding of financial accounting operations or financial planning across diverse service areas
• A strong interest and knowledge of accounting
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; confident working with data
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Curious, proactive, and willing to learn about different aspects of finance and business operations
• Organised, self motivated, and able to balance multiple priorities
• Working collaboratively and positively with colleagues
• Working to competing deadlines

Benefits

• Starting salary of £29,978 p/y which increases with service up to £33,415
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support