Finance Graduate

Company: MHS Homes Salary: £26,000 Hours: Full-time Location: Chatham, ME4 4LL

Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Launch Your Finance Career in Social Housing

Join our structured graduate programme and gain experience across every area of finance while making a real difference to communities. You'll rotate through management accounts, treasury, business partnering and more, with clear development opportunities from day one.

We deliver high-quality homes and services to our customers across the housing sector. Our finance team plays a crucial role in managing resources effectively to support this mission.

You'll support high-quality financial services across the organisation through our structured development programme. This graduate role provides hands-on experience across key finance functions:

• Management accounts and financial accounting
• Rents and service charges
• Treasury and purchase ledger
• Business partnering

You'll gain deep understanding of the housing sector while contributing to effective financial resource management.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or related discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of the housing sector
• Experience using financial systems
• Willingness to study a professional qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

• Eager to learn and develop
• Curious and proactive
• Strong team player
• Customer-focused
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability
• Committed to the values of social housing and community investment

• Performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular toolbox talks
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Competitive package of flexible employee benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that's accessible and inclusive
• Free parking and disabled parking
• Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and CV. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.