Finance Intern - St Albans, United Kingdom - MFG

MFG

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St Albans, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB TITLE
FINANCE INTERN
IMMEDIATE MANAGER
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

JOB PURPOSE
For those in their penultimate year of study undertaking a degree including placement experience. Opportunity to experience working in a professional and organised environment for a multi-billion-pound fuel industry retailer. Focus is for self-development and learning with chances to make meaningful contributions to business ideas and processes. Mentored by a helpful and friendly finance team. Additional opportunities to integrate and work with other teams in the business.

Start Date: 21st August 2023

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

To support the Control team with monthend reporting and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
Posting monthend journals and providing commentary on P&L lines variances month on month and to budget
Support with ad hoc projects
To improve understanding around the P&L and balance sheet
Support with statutory accounts preparation
Support with tax capital allowances calculations
Work with other business stakeholders to support their needs
Work in finance operations to develop understanding of core business finance processes
Suggest improvements to processes to improve efficiencies
Opportunity to also work in other finance departments to gain experience
Follow business specific guidelines and health & safety procedures

DIMENSIONS
No set responsibilities to start with, these are designed around your learning style and eagerness towards different aspects.

Main responsibility is to support the Control team members with their tasks to gain experience with the aim through the year of taking extra responsibility as experience and confidence grows.

Probationary period of 3 months to judge strengths and weaknesses whilst gaining understanding of financial processes then progressing on to self-accountabilities.

WORK CONTEXT
Working in a modern and professional office environment, 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, based in St Albans. Granted home working one day per week.

COMPLEXITY

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Studying a degree relating to accounting or finance with any additional elements such as business, management, economics etc.
Minimum of 120 UCAS points (BBB)
Right To Work in the UK required
Strong work ethic and ability to remain motivated under pressure
Good communication and teamworking skills
Some/basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 (specifically Excel)
Strong organizational skills and selfmanagement
Desire to expand skillset and knowledge
Ability to analyse large datasets and draw conclusions
Confidence to share opinions and challenge processes