Job Description

The Finance department is at the heart of our success, enabling us to deliver the services and initiatives that make a real difference in people's lives. As a Finance Apprentice - you'd be part of helping to support communities across South Wales. This role has become available as our current apprentice is progressing into a new role within the Group. A fantastic example of the career development opportunities we offer. As a Finance Apprentice, you'll gain hands on experience across a variety of finance functions while working towards your AAT qualification. You'll spend two years rotating between four teams within our Finance function, giving you a broad skillset and insight into different areas of the profession.

What's great about the role?

You'll be part of our transactions team, getting involved in:


Processing invoices and managing payment runs Reconciling statements, raising invoices, and allocating payments Supporting credit control and handling bank reconciliations Assisting with management accounts and statutory reporting
This is a fixed term contract for two years, with full study support for your AAT Level 3 qualification.

Where does this role fit in?

You'll work closely with colleagues across the Finance team to ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently, directly contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

What skills and experience do you need?

We're looking for someone with:


A positive, proactive approach to learning Enthusiasm for numbers and data Strong IT and Excel skills The ability to manage time well, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail Appropriate level of numeracy Appropriate Excel skills

What are the pay and benefits?

This is a Full time, fixed term finance apprenticeship for 2 years. The salary is 23,490 You will study your AAT qualification. Therefore, it is not suitable for those who have already attained AAT Level 3 or equivalent. You will have 1 day a week for study and this will be based in either Cardiff or Swansea. You will complete both study hours and working hours of 37 hours a week The majority of our Finance team work from home and attend our Swansea office for team meetings, once to twice a month. 26 days holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays , rising to 30 days with length of service Pension scheme Up to 250 for office equipment to help set up with working from home Sick Pay Colleague Referral Scheme (250 per referral) Time for Talking - a free counselling service Health Cash Plan Savings Scheme Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Eyecare plan Give as You Earn charity donation scheme Gym and shopping discounts Further training and progression opportunities

What's FREDIE?

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.


If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262

How do you apply?

If you have the passion, potential, and enthusiasm to be our next difference maker, we'd love to hear from you!


To apply, simply follow the prompts to upload:


An up to date CV A few contact details so we can get in touch
As part of your application, we'll ask a few short questions to help us get to know you better, including:


Why are you interested in a Finance apprenticeship? What excites you about joining Pobl? What strengths or qualities would you bring to our team?
Successful candidates at shortlisting stage will then be invited to:


First stage: Numeracy assessment


Second stage: Panel interview (week commencing 8th September)

Who are we?

Pobl are a diverse group of legal entities dedicated to providing housing, care, and support services throughout South Wales. Additionally, we are embarking on an ambitious project to develop 10,000 new affordable homes over the next decade. As part of our finance department, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a wide range of operations.


Following our recent merger with Linc, Pobl Group is now one of the largest housing, care, and support providers in Wales, offering even greater opportunities for learning and progression.