Finance Trainer

Do you have passion, drive, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, developing skills, and helping individuals realise their potential? If you are dedicated to shaping the next generation of finance professionals, PETA want to hear from you.

Due to continued business growth, PETA are looking to expand our training team through the recruitment of a Finance Trainer within our Management and Digital Training Division. This role will support the delivery of our Finance Apprenticeships and commercial programmes, helping to develop the finance specialists of the future. The position is based at our conference centre in Cosham, with the option to work remotely when not delivering training.

This is advertised as a full-time role at 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however we are open to considering part-time and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Alongside delivery of courses, part of this role will be leading the digitalisation of our finance training provision. We are seeking someone who can modernise content, integrate digital platforms to develop blended learning resources, and help shape the future of how finance programmes are delivered at PETA.

Your New Role

As a Finance Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging training across Finance Apprenticeship Standards at Levels 2, 3 and 4, including embedded AAT qualifications. You will design, deliver, and enhance learning that is both industry-relevant and accessible to a wide range of learners. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering face-to-face and virtual training sessions aligned to apprenticeship standards and AAT requirements
• Developing digital-first learning materials, resources, and assessments as part of PETA's digitalisation strategy
• Creating structured lesson plans, schemes of work, and curriculum frameworks
• Supporting learners with clear explanations, practical demonstrations, and timely feedback
• Working collaboratively with employers to ensure training meets workplace needs
• Monitoring learner progress and implementing effective interventions where required
• Ensuring all delivery meets compliance and quality assurance standard

Could this be the ideal role for me?

To be successful as our newest Finance Trainer, you will need to be able to demonstrate expertise gained from hands on experience in an Accounts role. This combined with a background in training and an assessing / teaching qualification would make you our ideal candidate.

As you will be working with learners from 16 years plus, the ability to relate to and communicate well with a wide age range is crucial. To be considered for this role, you will also require:

• A relevant Finance qualification such as AAT
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy
• Microsoft Office 365 proficient
• Strong Organisational skills – must be able to plan and utilise time effectively
• Accurate report writing and record keeping skills
• Ability to work within a government funded, compliance-based environment
• Full driving licence and use of own car

Please Note: A DBS Registration and Disclosure is required.

Why join PETA?

We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best. This is reflected in our commitment to providing ongoing training and support throughout your career with us. Joining the PETA team as a Finance Trainer, you will be offered a great package which includes:

• World-class training and personal development
• 34 Days annual leave (including 8 public holidays)
• Attractive pension with employer contributions (4% employee / 4% employer)
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to buy / sell annual leave
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Annual charity day
• Fantastic discounts with charity worker discount scheme

PETA have been rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023 and have a great foundation to continue to elevate the standard of training provided in the Solent region. With 50 years' experience of delivering corporate and apprenticeship training, it is time for us to look to the future and take our business to the next level.

Our commitment to safeguarding our learners is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are looking for staff who share this belief. Successful applicants will be required to comply with keeping children safe in education and will be subject to a DBS check.

If you want to be part of our success and truly make a difference, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY below to start your journey with PETA as a Finance Trainer.