Job Description

We push the boundaries of impact-led investment and development, creating unique, regenerative places that reimagine what it means to live and work sustainably, happily and healthily. We've been creating mixed-use communities for the good of People, Place and Planet for over 20 years. We're proud to be the world's first UN-recognised responsible real estate investment fund, and the UK's first real estate B Corp.



In 2023, we joined the Places for People group, which has helped us scale our impact and regeneration projects across the UK.



Working alongside responsible, social value fund manager, Thriving Investments, has enabled us to accelerate and diversify our projects, to deliver more housing options for people and more great places for Communities.



More about the role



We are looking to recruit a Finance Apprentice on a full time basis.



Working out of office in Central Manchester 3 days a week, you will be responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions with both customers and suppliers are accurate, timely and compliant with good practice, whilst working towards a Finance qualification.



You will provide support to the wider finance team attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders. In addition to dealing with supplier queries, you will also reconcile account payable ledgers month.



For more information download the job description.



At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.



More about you



The ideal candidate will have a GCSE in Maths and English Grade 4-9. Experience of working with IT packages such as Excel and working towards deadlines is also desired.


GCSE in Maths and English Grade 4-9, Familiarity of IT packages such as Excel, Experience of working towards deadlines, Excellent communication skills - written and verbal, Stakeholder engagement.

The Benefits



We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.



We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:


Pension with matched contributions Bonus Hybrid working options
What's next?



If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk



As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.



We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.



If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.



Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.



If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.





If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.


Safeguarding


At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.



We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.



By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities