GRAHAM Academy - Finance Placement Student (Construction)

Job Summary

As GRAHAM continues to grow, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Placement Student to join our Finance Department for a year-long placement. This role is ideal for someone currently studying a finance or accounting related degree and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment where learning and development are actively encouraged. 

You will be working closely with, and reporting to Financial Accountant/Financial controller, gaining exposure to a wide range of financial activities that support the strategic and operational goals of the business.

This placement offers a unique opportunity to gaining a broader understanding of how finance interacts with the wider business, while also building your confidence in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.  

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. If you’re passionate about finance and want to make the most of your placement year in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. 

Job Description 

The Placement Student shall: 

• Assist with the reconciliation and review of the fixed asset register. 
• Monitor supplier and customer ledgers, following up on queries for unusual transactions and aged items. 
• Liaise with suppliers to reconcile payments and rebates in query. 
• Assist with customer invoicing. 
• Carry out the finance review of new sub-contracts including consideration of VAT coding, CIS status and adherence to corporate requirements. 
• Liaise with the ESG team to assist with carbon reporting. 
• Assist with maintaining financial records and documentation. 
• Monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances. 
• Assisting with the completion of annual statutory returns. 
• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation.  
• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts. 
• Undertake any other duties which may be required. 

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Placement Student and the range of duties to be undertaken. 

It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. 

Requirements:

Technical Competencies

Essential 

• Highly organised and efficient  
• Strong analytical skills 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Ability to deliver against agreed targets and objectives 
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload accordingly  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
• Demonstrate competence in Excel and Word 
• Attention to detail 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Ability to be professional and courteous with internal and external stakeholders  
• Demonstrate ability as a creative problem solver 
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment 
• A team player 

Desirable but not essential 

• Studying towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, economics or a related discipline 
• Finance experience, administration or office-based work experience 
• Knowledge of, or previous experience in, the Construction industry 
• Demonstrate competence in SharePoint 

Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

• Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create effective written documents and reports. Able to develop, maintain and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders. 
• Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. 
• Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.  Has a strong attention to detail with consistently accurate results. 
• Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.  Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation. 

The Recruitment Process:

• The closing date for applications will be January 2027
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will have joined the business by September 2027, if not before.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Placements

Our industrial placements can last from 3-12 months, dependent on your college/university curriculum. On your placement you will be given the support, guidance and experience which will lay the foundations for a great future in a Construction career. Show us what you can do and your placement could lead to a company scholarship award and an offer of employment when you graduate. 

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension
• 35 Days' annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

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