Finance Graduate Programme - (Wates Group)

At Wates we are proud to be a family-owned business, small enough to recognise and support great talent, yet big enough to challenge and inspire our people through amazing multi-million-pound projects. To us our industry is more than just building, it’s also a chance for us to positively impact the communities where we work and thrive.

The Role

If you're interested in finance and like putting your analytical and problem-solving skills to the test, then our Finance Management Trainee Programme may be the pathway for you.

As a Wates Financial Management Trainee, you will be involved in: 

• Assisting with quarterly forecasting and bank reconciliations
• Calculation and entry of monthly accruals and prepayments
• To assist in preparing the monthly reporting pack for distribution to senior  management
• To assist the finance team in completing detailed annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Work closely with the finance teams to settle intercompany balances on a monthly basis
• To provide other analysis reports required by your Manager or wider Finance Team
• Communicate with finance and commercial teams to resolve any queries

Our Management Trainee Programme

If you’re looking for a programme full of innovation and variety then you’re in the right place. Here are some of the core benefits our Management Trainee Programme

• We support you all the way  through to Chartership
• Competitive industry pay
• We’ll rotate you around our business unit, ensuring you get a full breadth experience
• You’ll receive structured development and a combination of technical and behavioural training
• You’ll receive professional mentorship and guidance as well as great exposure to our senior leaders

What we're looking for

• Ability to communicate with a range of people, including customers, clients and key stakeholders
• Competence in the use of Management Information Systems and Excel
• A desire to become a member of ACCA or CIMA
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical problem solving skills
• An understanding of the need for privacy, strict compliance and security measures in dealing with sensitive data and confidential business information

Entry Requirements

Graduate Scheme: 2:1 Degree in a related subject (including a Grade B in Maths GCSE)

Location:

Leatherhead with some travel required