Careers at The Stafford Building Society

Discover Rewarding Financial Services Roles in Staffordshire

If you’re looking for a career where your work makes a real difference, The Stafford Building Society could be the right fit. We are a Staffordshire mutual organisation that puts people first, both inside and outside the society.

As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a community that works together to support our members and strengthen the local economy. Everything we do is built around our Four Es:

  • Energise: We create a workplace where people feel motivated and valued.
  • Engage: We encourage open communication and shared goals.
  • Enable: We give you the tools, trust and flexibility to grow your career.
  • Empathy: We listen, understand, and care about each other and our members.

Whether you’re working face-to-face with our members in branch or supporting the Society from our Stafford Head Office, you’ll help create positive change every day.

Job Opportunities at The Stafford

We recruit for a wide range of roles across our branches and head office. Every position plays an important part in delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.

Roles in Branch

Our branches are often the first point of contact for our members. These roles are ideal for people who enjoy helping others and want to make a real impact in their community.

  • Branch Cashier
  • Branch Team Leader
  • Customer Relationship Specialist

Roles at Our Stafford Head Office

Our head office teams provide the support and expertise that keep the Society running smoothly. We offer a wide range of opportunities in areas such as:

  • Mortgages and Savings
  • Finance and Accounts
  • Risk and Compliance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology

Current Vacancies

Please find below all the currently open vacancies:

    Regulatory Reporting & Finance Assistant

    Job Title: Regulatory Reporting & Finance Assistant
    Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent – Part-Time Considered
    Work Hours/Pattern: Hybrid Stafford, if Part-Time core hours required 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    The Role: At The Stafford Building Society, we put our Members at the heart of everything we do.

    As our Regulatory Reporting & Finance Assistant, you will play an important role within our Finance department, supporting operational teams, daily banking tasks and completing and submitting the Society’s Regulatory Returns.

    Although previous experience within a Finance or Accounts team is not essential, the person specification and core responsibilities outlined below are key. This new position offers excellent potential for growth and development and is well suited for anyone looking to build a career in Finance.

     
    Overview: This role provides key support in finance and regulatory returns for the Society including Banking and Reconciliation Support, Daily Cash Management and Regulatory Change Monitoring and Return submissions.

    The Regulatory Reporting & Finance Assistant will report to and support the Head of Finance as required, while maintaining responsibility for their own defined areas of work.

     
    Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Returns

    • Regulatory Return Submission – Completing and submitting the Society’s Regulatory Returns for the FCA, PRA, Bank of England and HMRC, working collaboratively within the team and adhering to strict regulatory timetables.
    • Regulatory Change Monitoring – Keeping up to date with regulatory developments affecting the Society and communicating relevant changes to the team.
    • Regulatory System Oversight – Working with our external Regulatory Reporting system provider (Suade) to maintain accurate data, support system updates and complete regression testing on regulatory returns as required.

    Finance

    • Operational Updates – Supporting the operational teams (Mortgages, Savings) by updating systems for interest rate changes and new products launches, as required.
    • Banking and Reconciliation Support – Assisting the Finance team with daily banking tasks, including sending payments, recording payment receipts, and reconciling transactions to the Society’s operational systems. This includes, but is not limited to:
      • Members’ savings deposits and withdrawals
      • Members’ mortgage payments and fees
      • Treasury investments and funding
      • Supplier invoices and Broker commission payments
    • Daily Cash Management – Supporting the Finance team with the management of the Society’s daily cash requirements and transferring funds between our internal accounts to meet operational needs.
    • Project Support – Contributing to Society-wide ad hoc projects as required.  


    Person Specification

    Essential

    • Problem-solving skills and the ability to take an analytical approach to data submissions and reconciliations.
    • Strong numerical skills.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Flexible and Adaptable, able to support the team as needed to cover sickness, holidays, or peaks in workload created by ad hoc requests from the regulator or project-work.
    • The ability to follow very specific and detailed instructions in written format (i.e. the regulations and guidance from the Regulator).
    • Curious and open-minded – we are after someone who will think creatively and constructively about the meaning of the numbers we work with, not simply to follow processes by rote.
    • A moderate to advanced level of Excel ability.


    Desirable

    • An accounting qualification at Level 4 AAT or equivalent would be useful but not essential.
    • A numerical or an analytical / problem-solving Level 3 qualification, such as Maths, Science, Engineering, Law.
    • Experience in financial services would be beneficial, though a strong desire to learn our industry would be supported with training and guidance.
    • Experience of SQL would be advantageous.

    If you’d like to explore the Regulatory Reporting & Finance Assistant vacancy or find out more about working with us, email our Human Resources team at hr@srbs.co.uk, with your CV and covering letter.

Why Work With Us?

We’re proud to be a mutual building society, not a commercial bank. That means we’re driven by values, not shareholder profit. We invest in people, focus on long-term relationships, and create a culture built on respect and collaboration.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

  • A supportive, people-first culture
  • A team that lives by the Four Es
  • Genuine opportunities to learn and grow
  • Hybrid working options for eligible roles
  • A focus on work-life balance and wellbeing

How we help you grow

No matter where you are in your career, we’ll help you take the next step. We offer:

  • Personal development plans
  • Internal training and mentoring
  • Opportunities to move within the Society
  • Clear progression routes

Want to Join Us?

We’re always looking for friendly, motivated people who care about making a difference. If you’d like to explore current vacancies or find out more about working with us, email our Human Resources team at hr@srbs.co.uk, with your CV and covering letter.