Are you passionate about building a career in accounting? Ready to take the first step toward becoming a fully qualified Accountant?
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our structured Training Programme, where you’ll work towards a recognised professional accounting qualification while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
As part of the programme, you’ll receive a comprehensive training package and exposure to real-world business scenarios in one of the following areas:
- Financial Accounting
- Finance Business Partnering
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills, build commercial awareness, and kickstart a long-term career in finance. These are to start 1st September.
Here is an overview of each programme:
Trainee Financial Accountant
- Support accurate financial reporting and compliance by assisting with monthly reports, reconciliations, and statutory accounts preparation.
- Maintain core accounting records through general ledger management, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure regulatory and tax compliance by helping prepare VAT, corporation tax returns, and other submissions.
- Contribute to process improvements and finance projects while providing administrative and analytical support to the wider team.
Trainee Finance Business Partner
- Gain hands-on experience across all areas of the finance function, including modelling, investment, assets, repairs, and operational support.
- Provide analysis and insights that help shape organisational plans and priorities.
- Contribute to long-term planning and stress-testing to ensure the organisation’s financial stability.
- Work closely with experienced business partners and participate in cross-directorate projects to link financial planning with operational performance.
- Build a strong foundation in financial management and analysis.
Please note - we cannot accept applications if you are part qualified and have already completed various exams. This programme is designed to support people from start through to finish.
Requirements
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or AAT qualified with previous experience working in a finance role (Essential)
- Commitment to developing a wide understanding of financial accounting operations or financial planning across diverse service areas
- A strong interest and knowledge of accounting
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; confident working with data
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Curious, proactive, and willing to learn about different aspects of finance and business operations
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to balance multiple priorities
- Working collaboratively and positively with colleagues
- Working to competing deadlines
Benefits
- Starting salary of £29,978 p/y which increases with service up-to £33,415
- Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Agile and hybrid working
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
Join Our Team!
We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.
We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.
💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!