Salary: £22,000 pro rata

Location: Bournemouth (hybrid)

The Vacancy

We are seeking a Services Finance intern to join our team on an 8-week summer internship programme.

You will gain experience across all areas of our finance team but will be specifically working with our Development Accounts team to produce service charge year end accounts and assist with audit queries for some of the many developments we support.

You have the chance to also learn about the Property Management sector, the laws that govern it, and the processes and procedures that are bespoke to the industry.

The Internship Programme:

McCarthy Stone’s internship programme will provide you with the opportunity to gain first class industry experience while earning a competitive salary. Taking part in our intern programme will enable you to add practical experience to your CV and will ensure you have a deep understanding of our business and how we operate.

Alongside your role, you will be part of a cohort of interns that will enable you to start building your professional network. There will be Learning and Development opportunities to get involved with throughout your internship, including insight and skills sessions and ‘lunch and learns‘ on key business topics.

The 8-week summer internship programme will run between 3rd July - 25th August 2023.

About You

Education and Qualifications:

• Studying towards a Business or Accounting degree, on target for a minimum of a 2:2
• 3 x A Levels
• GCSE’s in English and Maths

You will be:

• Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in pursuing a career within Finance
• Willing to learn, be self-motivated and organised. You are always improving, open and curious, you learn from your mistakes and are not afraid to fail.
• Committed to our organisation’s goals and values. You’re motivated to contribute to the team’s success, and you have a sense of how our homes help our customers increase their wellbeing and happiness in later life.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively
• Able to multitask and prioritise
• Able to manage own deadlines

• Shows a good level of attention to detail
• Good at building working relationships
• Has a flexible, positive, and can-do attitude
• Computer literate and has experience in Microsoft Office software

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

• When applying, please make sure you upload your CV
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a video interview
• You may not be contacted until the application closes

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

Closing Date: 20th March 2023

Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early.

If you have any queries or questions relating to this opportunity or the internship programme, please email

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!