Trainee Finance and Debt Specialist

About the role

We’re recruiting a Trainee Finance and Debt Specialist to join our Money Advice Team, based in either Darlington or Redcar. This role is perfect for someone who is ready to learn, grow, and make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through financial options
• Provide budgeting and income-maximisation advice
• Support people in crisis with understanding and care
• Help negotiate with creditors
• Work towards becoming a fully accredited Debt Advisor

Requirements

• A desire to make a positive difference
• Strong empathy and communication skills
• Good numeracy, writing, and attention to detail
• The motivation to learn and build your expertise
• Good time management and organisational skills

Qualifications

This is also a regulated role, requiring adherence to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Code of Conduct. This ensures all advice given is high quality, ethical, fully compliant, and process-driven.

Skills

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A desire to make a positive difference
• Strong empathy and communication skills
• Good numeracy, writing, and attention to detail
• The motivation to learn and build your expertise
• Good time management and organisational skills

Benefits

We are committed to your development and will invest in you through a comprehensive training programme, tailored mentorship, and a clear path to accreditation.

Pay

£25,000 - £27,000

Schedule

Office based, 37 hours per week