Finance Apprentice

At Accent we believe everyone has the right to a safe, secure and warm place to call home.

We’re looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our Finance team in Bradford.

About the role and person:

• 35 hours
• 2 year Fixed Term Contract

As a Finance Apprentice, you will support the Finance and Reporting Accounting teams in accurately posting transactions, reconciling financial information, assist with production of draft finance reports. This role will support the team to produce accurate and timely information to key stakeholders. You will develop valuable skills in processes to support the Finance and Reporting team, business knowledge and the production of analysis to support business decisions which help contribute to Accent’s overall financial and business goals.

As an Apprentice, you will be an integral part of your assigned team while working towards achieving your professional qualification. This role provides a valuable opportunity to learn, develop, and make meaningful contributions to the organisation's success. You’ll gain hands-on experience across different areas of the business, building practical skills in a supportive and structured environment. We are dedicated to your success, offering guidance and resources to help you balance your work responsibilities with your learning journey.

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Salary

The spot salary for this post is £22,932 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.

What will you get from us?

In addition to a competitive salary and agile working, we also have a focus on employees’ development. We support both professional and personal development, ensuring everyone has a development plan and provide access to a wide range of internal and external learning resources.

You’ll also receive:

• 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays per year (pro-rata for part time) rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of one working week.
• A choice of Pension Schemes including a Defined Benefit Scheme with a 7.5% member contribution or a Defined Contribution Scheme with a 4% member contribution and 4% employer contribution. Both pension schemes provide Life Insurance Cover.
• Option to purchase additional holiday of up to 2 of your working weeks (at managers discretion).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• "Hapi" Benefits App with multiple discounts. 
• Cycle to work scheme

What skills/behaviours do you need to be a Finance Apprentice?

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Commitment to complete a qualification while working.
• Understanding of customer service principles and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance work and learning responsibilities effectively.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with a positive and proactive attitude towards learning.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrating reliability, dedication, and a proactive approach to learning and task completion, with the ability to maintain motivation and high performance in a dynamic work environment.
• Good interpersonal skills able to effectively engage with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and collaboration.
• Teamwork and independence, able to work collaboratively within a team, contributing to shared goals, while also showing the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take initiative on individual tasks
• Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of experienced colleagues, showing attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong computer literacy skills, with a willingness to learn finance systems and software.

Location

The successful candidate will be required to live within a commutable distance to our Bradford office.

We’re a keen promoter of agile working and encourage working from home, as long as we meet our customers’ needs.

We’ll provide you with the equipment and software you’ll need for the purpose of your role however it will be your responsibility to have an appropriate space to work from as well as a suitable broadband connection/provider.

Who are Accent?

At Accent, we believe that everyone should have access to an affordable, sustainable, and safe home, and our work across the country aims to do just that.

We’re a national organisation, but with a community focus. We were formed in 1966 and have grown in the time since, and now provide homes and services to over 40,000 customers.

We understand the impact our work can have in creating better places for people to live by providing well-designed housing, which is in short supply, and building sustainable communities where people choose to live. We are proud of our Homes England Strategic Partnership, which allows us to build even more homes in areas of housing need.

But we are not just about building new homes. We invest in our existing homes to make sure they offer our customers the very best in living standards by adapting to meet new ideas, environmental changes, new regulations for safety and security and modern technology to make them a home for life, in every way our customers need them to be.

Caring for our customers also means caring for their environment. With our ambitious energy-efficient development plans, and our retrofitting projects which are modernising our current homes; we are putting sustainability at the fore so that we can drive value for customers now and in the future.

As anchor institutions in the communities where we work, it’s important we leverage partnerships and seek opportunities for customers that provide the foundations for better living. We build relationships which accelerate and advance our work to ensure customers are supported if they need it and can be happy living in their homes.

Our new operating model puts our colleagues in the heart of our communities. We are committed to building strong relationships with our customers and we work alongside them to co-curate the services we deliver.

We never stop evolving – we are ambitious and driven and understand that great performance is a product of an inclusive and supportive environment, where colleagues can thrive and achieve their best. With a new people strategy and corporate strategy which will sets out our commitments from 2024-2027, it’s an exciting time to join Accent.

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. 

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

If you have any queries about the role, please email: 

"PeopleServices@accentgroup.org". 

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

We are excited about our future and if you are too, we’d love to hear from you.