Apprentice Junior Finance Analyst

London & Quadrant Housing Trust; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housing association as an Apprentice Junior Finance Analyst and kick-start your finance career with hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This 2.5-year fixed-term contract offers professional qualification opportunities. Develop key skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while enjoying various benefits including extensive holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service

Excellent Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Non-contributory life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills are essential.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are vital.
• Good problem-solving skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Supporting external reporting to stakeholders.
• Assisting in the forecasting of future financial performance.

Skills

Numeracy

Problem-solving

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English and Maths

At least 3 A levels at Grade C or above

AAT Level 3

Job description

Job title: Apprentice Junior Finance Analyst

Contract: 2.5 year - Fixed Term Contract

Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week

Location: Stratford Office, 29-35 West Ham Lane, Stratford, London E15 4PH

Persona: Agile, 20-40% in the office

Salary: £25,275 per annum

Closing date for completed applications: 06/07/2025

Interviews will be held on: 23/07/2025 and 24/07/2025

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Apprentice Junior Finance Analyst Role Profile.docx

The L&Q Apprenticeship Programme has been designed to help you get the career you have always wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career path with a valued-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout the programme and beyond.

NB: To qualify for apprenticeship funding, the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status. This usually requires residency in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

L&Q is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to kick-start your professional journey. Join us as an Apprentice Junior Finance Analyst and gain hands-on experience whilst working towards an accounting apprenticeship which includes a professional qualification such as AAT or CIMA.

We're looking for a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn, is adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work. This is a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment where learning and development are at the heart of what we do.

You should have a drive to learn new skills and the flexibility to take on different tasks whilst producing work to a high standard.

Overview of the role

As an Apprentice Junior Finance Analyst, you'll be part of our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, contributing to key financial performance reporting, on a monthly and quarterly basis.

You'll work closely with teams across the finance function, including Treasury, Finance Business Partnering, and Development Finance to gain broad exposure to how finance supports our business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Analysing performance against budgets and forecasts across the group
• Supporting external reporting to stakeholders such as the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and investors
• Assisting in the forecasting of future financial performance
• Developing a strong understanding of financial processes within L&Q

We value team players who bring a logical approach and a willingness to get involved in a range of tasks.

The apprenticeship learning will support your development and chosen career path. Whilst undertaking your learning programme, your manager will help guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide extra support throughout your role, and you'll be working alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills.

Other essential skills and experience:

• Enthusiasm for the role and L&Q.
• Strong numeracy skills
• Ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, as well as being a good team player.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage/prioritise own workload.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow with a positive attitude to work.
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
• Hold or be predicted to achieve at least 3 A levels at Grade C or above.
• Or hold AAT Level 3.

Apprenticeship details: Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part-time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g., a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 110,000 homes, primarily across London, the Southeast, and the Northwest of England.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity, and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with a commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.