Finance Graduate

Posted 04 Apr 2024

Speedy Hire Plc

Newton-le-Willows (Accounting / Finance)

http://www.speedyservices.com


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Accounting / FinanceRecruiter Reference:SPD/TP/274120/18329HOLD
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:Competitive

Speedy have a fantastic vision and ambition - We plan to inspire and innovate the future of hire…and accelerate sustainable growth!  We are the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of tools, specialist equipment and services. We provide exceptional customer experience, accelerating collective success towards a sustainable future. Click here to learn more.  

People are the absolute heartbeat of Speedy and our strategy will always put our People First!

Speedy are looking for a Finance Graduate to work within the Finance team to to assist in the provision of financial support to the Group through the production of financial information and analysis; improving processes and procedures; and, involvement in external audit and tax reporting.  The Graduate will rotate through areas of Finance including Group Finance, Operational Finance and Record to Report.

What do we look for?

This is an exciting graduate role in a vital, developing and fast-paced area of the business.  A successful graduate candidate will:

  • Be a self starter with good attention to detail.
  • Have the ability to work in a team or as an individual.
  • Show a good level of resilience.
  • Show good interpersonal, problem solving, time management and creative thinking skills.
  • Exhibit effective listening skills.
  • Show growing commercial awareness.
  • Share your ideas and experience to to come up with new ways of working.

What do we require?

Essential

  • Finance related degree classification 2:2 or above.
  • Excellent IT skills (such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel)
  • Organised and able to manage your own time effectively.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Desire to complete professional qualifications.
  • The confidence for you to use your own judgement to assess situations and escalate when needed.
  • Good and developing analytical skills.
  • Someone who aspires to be a future leader!

Desirable

  • Finance related work experience, e.g. – a year in industry.

This role is a September 2024 start.

What else?

As well as completing the day-to-day role, you will also be part of our 2024 graduate community, taking part in our three year graduate training programme with a focus on leadership development as we look to identify, nurture and bring through our leaders of the future.  To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to hear from some of our amazing emerging talent cohort click here.

If you would like to discuss this graduate opportunity detailed above, please feel free reach out by contacting early.careers@speedyservices.com

What we offer:

  • Life assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Free onsite parking 
  • Canteen facilities
  • 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
  • My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers. 
  • Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling 
  • Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance. 

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

How to Apply

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