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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Seaham, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
4 September 2026
What they need
Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in finance and gain practical experience beyond traditional accounting?
We are looking for a motivated and analytical Finance Graduate to join our UK Finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role that will give you exposure to management accounting, operational finance, forecasting, budgeting, stock control, reporting and business partnering.
You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Commercial and HR, helping you understand how financial decisions influence the wider business. You will also have the opportunity to work towards a CIMA qualification, supported by the business as part of your continued professional development.
What you’ll be doing
As you develop in the role, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and forecasting
- Assisting with the preparation of management information and financial reports
- Preparing and analysing key performance indicators
- Working with different business areas to identify efficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Supporting the annual budgeting process, including the site operational budget
- Helping to maintain accurate master data and support working capital management
- Working with Shared Services to resolve Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable queries
- Supporting the timely completion of goods receipts and financial approvals
- Assisting with stock control, warehouse goods, spare parts and fixed asset verification
- Supporting annual audit requirements
- Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to the wider business
- Developing an understanding of costs, sales, stock and profitability across the organisation
What we’re looking for
You will ideally have:
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another business-related subject
- A strong academic background
- A genuine interest in finance, analysis and understanding the story behind the numbers
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Excel skills and general computer literacy
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
- The confidence to work with colleagues across different departments
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Previous finance experience is not essential. We are more interested in your potential, curiosity and desire to develop.
What you’ll gain
This role offers:
- Practical experience across a broad range of finance activities
- Exposure to both operational and commercial decision-making
- Support and training from an experienced Finance team
- Opportunities to build relationships across the wider UK and European business
- Professional development and the opportunity to work towards a CIMA qualification
- The chance to develop into a confident finance professional and future business partner
Application closing date: 18th September 2026
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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