About this job
Job description
Summary
Our Finance team works collaboratively with other teams to ensure the business delivers in line with its finance budgets as well as managing the cash flow to ensure timely payments to our subcontractors. We provide comprehensive training and development, supporting your journey to become a finance professional.
About Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey is one of the UK’s largest and most respected housebuilders. We’re committed to building high-quality homes and vibrant communities across the country. From inclusive working practices to award-winning training, we’re proud to invest in our people and our future.
About the Trainee Scheme
Rotations & Experience
Complete three-month rotations across multiple Group Finance functions, gaining exposure to areas such as:
- Group Business Finance (E&S reporting, WIP consolidation, project reporting)
- Group Accounting (accruals, prepayments, cost centre reporting)
- Group Reporting (annual accounts review)
- Group Treasury (daily balances, cash flow forecasting)
- Group Tax (VAT consolidation, PSA reviews)
- Internal Audit (internal controls testing, risk reviews, assurance activities)
- Investor Relations (attending results presentations and analyst calls, market insight analysis, external reporting support)
- Strategic Land, Logistics, Manufacturing, and other core Group departments
Follow this with a six-month rotation within a Business Unit, developing hands-on knowledge of:
- End-to-end finance operations support, including invoice processing, supplier and ledger management, payments and cash handling, payroll, VAT and CIS returns, sales invoicing, and credit control.
- Exposure to Customer Service, Sales, Technical, Production, and Commercial teams.
The Programme
The Trainee Programme is a structured three-year development pathway, combining on-the-job experience with formal training to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to step into the Finance role.
Throughout the programme, you will:
- Study towards your CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualification, fully supported by Taylor Wimpey
- Complete a two-year professional skills course at our dedicated Training Hub in Solihull.
- Follow a structured development plan with clear milestones for salary progression.
- Take part in regular reviews with your line manager to track progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Gain exposure to other departments across Taylor Wimpey.
- Join the Early Talent community as a programme ambassador, representing Taylor Wimpey at careers fairs and school events.
- Have the opportunity to apply for the Kings Trust Million Makers programme
Job requirements
- 2:1 degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a Numerate degree
- A Full UK Driving License and access to a car
- Willingness to travel between sites and around your business unit area.
- You must have the Full Right to Work in the UK
- Commitment to complete a professional qualification (supported by the business)
- Strong communicator, written and verbal, with an eagerness to learn and develop
- Willingness to be located at our High Wycombe site (required)
- Ability to find innovative and creative solutions to solve problems
- Willingness to challenge the norm
- Passion to pursue a career in Finance