Finance Trainee

Role overview

Pay and contract

• Salary is £25,000–£30,000 per annum, plus benefits including study support.
• The position is permanent and full time, at 35 hours per week.

Workplace

• The role is office-based with high flexibility, including 1–2 days per week in the office.

Finance rotations and duties

• Process donations, income and financial transactions; support supplier invoices, payments and pension administration.
• Contribute to financial controls and reconciliations; support year-end accounts, statutory reporting and audit.
• Support month-end activities and management reporting, including accruals, prepayments and financial reviews.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, analysis and variance commentary.
• Work with stakeholders on financial performance and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Rotations may include payroll, fixed assets, investments, treasury, business partnering and financial analysis.

Skills and experience sought

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills; good Excel and IT skills, including spreadsheets and financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisation, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Customer-focused approach, confidence building stakeholder relationships, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Motivation to learn, interest in finance, commitment to quality and deadlines, and openness to continuous improvement.
• Interest in pursuing an ACCA or CIMA qualification and ability to balance work with professional studies.

Application information

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Closing date: 19 October 2026. The recruitment process includes one or two competency-based interview stages.