Accountancy and Finance Graduate

Dawn Meats Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-to-1 coaching

Mentors and bespoke development

Fast track career progression

Residential offsite training and team‑

On-the-job training

Job summary

Dunbia is offering a Brighter Futures Graduate Programme for Accounting & Finance graduates in Preston. You will join a fast-growing, family-owned business with a commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing. The role provides structured training, mentoring, and opportunities to rotate across finance functions.

You will gain hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly and monthly accounts, and management reporting while pursuing professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Accounting and Finance degree is essential.
• Desire to become fully qualified in an accounting qualification.
• Strong financial understanding and business acumen.
• Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a professional, enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in all training to gain a robust understanding of the Finance Function.
• Cover Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Engage with Weekly and Monthly Accounts reporting.
• Support Management Reporting & Continuous Analysis tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience of Microsoft Office

Excellent time management

Excellent attention to detail

Strong financial understanding

Education

Accounting and Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We're a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK's biggest supermarkets and food service providers. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we're looking for ambitious graduates like you to join our team. Imagine being part of a company that values integrity, trust, and creating better food naturally. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aspire to become a key partner for new and existing customers. With our Brighter Futures Graduate Programme, you'll have the chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, working alongside passionate people who will help you unlock your full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting & Finance graduate to join our business. You may not have previously considered a career in the food industry however, our graduate programme will enable you to gain a robust understanding in all aspects of the Finance Function with support at every step of the way to attain the professional qualifications needed to become a finance leader of the future. With us you would receive:

• 1-to-1 coaching, dedicated mentors, and bespoke management development to help you grow professionally.
• Fast track career progression and the potential to rotate to different areas of the business, broadening your horizons and giving you the chance to explore new challenges.
• The opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable on-the-job training.
• Investment in residential offsite training and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game.

Responsibilities

Participating fully in all training you will gain a robust understanding in all aspects of the Finance Function in the following areas:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Weekly Accounts
• Monthly Accounts
• Management Reporting & Continuous Analysis

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have or demonstrate:

• Accounting and Finance degree;
• Desire to become fully qualified in an accounting qualification;
• Strong financial understanding and business acumen;
• Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded;
• Ability to adapt to change in highly competitive fast paced environment;
• Understanding of team dynamics, demonstrating the ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team with a professional enthusiastic attitude;
• Excellent time management;
• Strong communication skills;
• Experience of Microsoft Office;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date. While Dunbia value all applications, it’s policy is to not provide feedback on any applications that are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.