ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join the Finance team based in Oldham on an 18 month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and offers hybrid working, three office-based days and two days working remotely, with 1 hour for lunch.
The successful candidate will report to the Payments Manager and will work with their supervision to ensure financial data is processed within the agreed deadlines and in accordance with the teams' policies and procedures. You will complete your Apprenticeship milestones with the Apprenticeship Academy, and you will be given time off work to complete your required learning to help you study for your Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship.
What we're looking for
We are a customer-focused organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be committed to learning, but you will also have great attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Able to work effectively within a team.
Able to work methodically, following agreed procedures and accurately process data and information.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).
Excellent timekeeping.
Good oral and written communications.
Essential Qualifications:
GCSE Level 5 in Maths and English (equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
The salary is dependent on your age, and is above Government recommendations for National Minimum Wage and Living Wage:
Under 18: £15,404 per annum for Year 1
18-20: £17,787 per annum for Year 1
Under 21: £20,470 per annum for Year 2
21 & Over: £22,443 per annum for Years 1-2
If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. Please ensure you attach a personal statement with your application.
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Benefits
• Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
• Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
• Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
• Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
• Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
• VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
• Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
• Professional subscription annual payment
• Travel season ticket loan
• Car lease scheme
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