Financial Transactions Apprentice

Title: FinancialTransactions Apprentice

Contract Type: 2-year FTC, Full-Time, 35 hours

Salary: £22,283 per annum

Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date: 19th October 2025 at 23:00

Interview Dates: 29th October 2025

Please click here for the role profile Financial Transactions Apprentice Role Profile.docx

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

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

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

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

Join our team at L&Q:

L&Q is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity as a Financial Transactions Apprentice. This is a development role, ideal for someone looking to start a new career path.

The Financial Transactions team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of a wide range of financial transactions. By maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance, this work helps to ensure that our financial operations run efficiently.

We’re looking for a highly motivated and organised 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’ll gain lots of hands-on experience in our busy team while working towards a professional AAT qualification through an apprenticeship.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

The Financial Transactions Apprentice role requires someone who is flexible, has a great attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Transactions Officer, you’ll be responsible for processing a range of property related financial transactions including sales, shared ownership, staircasing, asset disposals, and ad hoc resident payments whilst ensuring accuracy and compliance to tight deadlines. 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 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.

What you'll bring:

• A minimum of five GCSE’s including English and maths Grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent) or above
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good listening skills
• An ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for learning and for L&Q
• An ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Basic Excel skills (desirable)

If you are interested in this role then apply without delay!

Apprenticeship details: Level2 Accounts or Finance Assistant

Entry requirements: A minimum of five GCES Grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and maths

A note on eligibility: This apprenticeship is designed for those looking to start or change their career and gain new qualifications.

If you already hold an AAT qualification or a higher-level finance/accounting qualification, or have significant experience in this field, you would not be eligible for apprenticeship funding under government rules. This is because the programme is intended to provide substantial new learning and development.

If this applies to you, we encourage you to explore other opportunities at L&Q that may better match your experience and skills. You can do this by signing up for an email alert via our jobs page Vacancies

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk

About L&Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

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. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and 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. Click here to read more.

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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