Finance Apprentice – Build a Career That Makes a Real Difference!
Location: Telford
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £10.58 per hour
Contract Type: Apprenticeship, 2 year fixed-term contract
We are now offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Finance Apprentice to join our in-house finance team. This is a career-development role where you will gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and achieve a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
What You’ll Do
You will be involved in a wide variety of finance work including:
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Financial Services – assisting with month-end processes, internal and external audit processes and performing balance sheet reconciliations.
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Customer Experience Finance – assisting in monitoring and reporting on budgets for housing management and repair services, and analysing expenditure related to responsive and planned maintenance.
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Care and Support Finance – assisting in budget monitoring, cost allocation and income monitoring, and financial reporting relating to contracts and NHS/Local Authority funding streams.
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Rents and Service Charges – assisting with service charge calculations and maintenance of customer accounts, and analysing rent and service charge income data.
You will also develop technical accounting knowledge, commercial awareness, and an understanding of how finance supports operational service delivery within the housing sector.
What You’ll Gain
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On-the-job training with support from qualified finance professionals
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Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
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Practical experience across financial services and rents and service charges
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A welcoming and supportive team environment that values compassion, commitment, and collaboration
What we’re looking for:
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GCSEs Grade 4 and above in English and Maths or the equivalent
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Basic Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) skills
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Ability to compose simple emails and documents
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Clear communication skills (phone, email, Teams, and face-to-face)
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Ability to work well in a team
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Willingness to learn about the organisation and its services
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Interest in Social Housing
We can offer you
A comprehensive induction programme with excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available. We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
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Own it – make it happen
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Improve it - move things forward.
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Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
Kickstart your finance career with The Housing Plus Group – apply today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified assistant accountant.
How to apply:
Apply now by submitting an up to date CV and the application form. If you have any queries, or require support, please contact us at [email protected]
Closing date: 5th June
Interview date: 9th and 10th July
Applications may close early based on business requirements.
Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
