2027 Finance Graduate

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is offering a Graduate Development Programme in Dartford to develop future leaders in construction and accounting. You will join the Group Financial Reporting team, delivering external reporting, monthly management accounts and technical support to hubs and the CFO.

Suitable candidates will leverage ACCA/ICAEW studies and grow through varied projects. You'll gain practical experience, pursue professional accreditation, and build networks across UK projects while developing your

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Interest in ACCA/ICAEW study supported by employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Support statutory financial statements at year end.
• Collaborate with external auditors and finance hubs.
• Analyze variances to budget for head office entities.
• Contribute to process improvement and digital tooling initiatives.
• Apply accounting knowledge learned during degree and studies.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting papers.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Finance

Accounting

Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About The Programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

What Professional Accreditation Can Be Achieved Through This Role

ACCA or ICAEW

Role Overview And The Purpose Of The Role

You’ll be part of the Group Financial Reporting team, working with qualified technical accountants responsible for delivering the Group's external financial reporting as well as monthly Group management accounts, technical accounting support to the Hubs, and other adhoc requests from the CFO. This will enable you to apply your accounting knowledge to real life financial statement preparation, management accounts, and technical accounting.

Key Responsibilities – What You'll Do

You’ll be part of the Group Financial Reporting team, working with qualified technical accountants responsible for delivering the Group's external financial reporting as well as monthly Group management accounts, technical accounting support to the Hubs, and other adhoc requests from the CFO. This will enable you to apply your accounting knowledge to real life financial statement preparation, management accounts, and technical accounting.

• Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts,
• Preparation of monthly reporting packs including analysis of key movements in the month,
• Preparation of statutory financial statements at year end,
• Liaising with and responding to queries from external auditors (PwC),
• Understanding key variances to budget for head office entities,
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and alignment of management and statutory reporting,
• Implementation of digital tools and/or AI to help improve process where possible,
• Apply accounting knowledge learned through degree and/or ACCA/ICAEW studies to day-to-day work,
• Prepare technical accounting papers referencing IFRS accounting standards as required,
• Prepare balance sheet control reconciliations

Teams And Departments This Role Will Interact With Most

Tax, Commercial

The Following Degree Subjects Are Suitable For This Role

Preferably Finance, Accounting, Economics, but other business related degrees considered

Additional Information

Location: Dartford

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.