Finance Trainee

About Us
The Guinness Partnership stands as a prominent provider of accessible housing and care solutions across England. We engage in the construction and management of residences, delivering housing services to approximately 140,000 clients nationwide. Our commitment is evident as over 70% of our 65,000 homes are available at social or affordable rental rates, with around 10,000 properties owned or co-owned by the residents themselves.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service, create outstanding homes, operate as a successful business, and cultivate a rewarding workplace. Every action we take is centered around our customers, communities, and employees, ensuring that any profits generated are reinvested into developing new and existing properties and enhancing our services.

About the Role
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Finance Trainee to join our Finance department on a contractual basis. This role will involve a hybrid working style, adhering to the operational hours of 9:00am-5:00pm (35 hours per week).

As a Finance Trainee, you will report directly to the Payments Manager and will work under guidance to ensure that financial data is processed within established deadlines and in line with departmental policies and procedures. You will also engage in Apprenticeship milestones with Total People, benefiting from 20% of your time dedicated to learning and development.

The salary structure is age-dependent and exceeds the Government's recommendations for National Minimum Wage & Living Wage:

Under 18: £14,955 per annum for Year 1

18-20: £16,623 per annum for Year 1

Under 21: £17,800 per annum for Year 2

21 & Over: £20,974 per annum for Years 1-2

What We Seek
As a customer-centric organization, we value the manner in which we operate as much as the outcomes we achieve. We are looking for individuals who are not only eager to learn but also possess excellent customer service skills and a commitment to delivering efficient services.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Effective teamwork capabilities.
• Methodical work habits, adhering to established procedures while accurately processing data.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Exceptional numeracy skills.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE Level 5 in Maths and English (or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).

We encourage interested candidates to review the role profile for further details on responsibilities and to confirm that they meet the essential criteria. Please ensure to include a cover letter with your application.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equality for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marital status.

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