Accounting Controls Undergraduate Placement

VWFS; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Degreed development programme

Wellbeing centre

Canteen and coffee shop

Car scheme

Job summary

VWFS is offering an undergraduate Accounting Controls placement in Milton Keynes within the Finance team. You will learn balance sheet reconciliations, month-end activity and financial reporting, contributing to real business outcomes during a 12-13 month FTC with hybrid working.

You'll work with colleagues across Finance, IT and Customer Operations, develop Excel and data analysis skills, and gain hands-on experience with financial systems and controls while supporting investigations and

Qualifications

• Finance, Accounting or Business degree in progress.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of how financial data supports decisions.
• Intermediate Excel and MS Office.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Clear written and verbal communication with Finance and non-Finance colleagues.
• Flexible, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.
• Team player with stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and provide clear summaries for management review.
• Support month-end tasks, analysis and reporting in line with the month-end timetable.
• Investigate balances and reconciling items across product portfolios and accounting systems.
• Work with colleagues across Finance, IT and Customer Operations to understand processes and resolve queries.
• Support UAT, process improvements, controls testing and documentation updates.
• Produce operational and management information for different audiences.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree in progress

Job description

About The Role

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Salary: £23,915.49

Contract: 12-13months FTC Start dates are usually in June/July

Hybrid working: We want you to get the best out of your placement, so we operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times where you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business.

To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master's students are not eligible for this placement.

Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to either Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes).

We're looking for an Accounting Controls Undergraduate to join our Finance team. In this role you will build confidence in balance sheet reconciliations, month-end activity, controls and financial reporting. You will learn how financial products, accounting systems and data connect while supporting investigations, process improvements and management information. If you want a detail-led finance placement where your work contributes to real business outcomes, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and provide clear summaries for management review.
• Support month-end tasks, analysis and reporting in line with the month-end timetable.
• Investigate balances and reconciling items across product portfolios and accounting systems.
• Work with colleagues across Finance, IT and Customer Operations to understand processes and resolve queries.
• Support UAT, process improvements, controls testing and documentation updates.
• Produce operational and management information for different audiences.

What are we looking for?

• Currently studying a Finance, Accounting or Business-related degree.
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in understanding how financial data supports decision making.
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and a methodical approach.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence working with Finance and non-Finance colleagues.
• Flexible, self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A strong team player who can build relationships with multiple stakeholders.

About Us

Why apply for an undergraduate placement with VWFS? Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace. We take on 49 undergraduates each year which we find really helps our undergraduates as you all go through the programme, building your knowledge and networks together.

You'll also benefit from:

• A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our 'Degreed' platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your placement year delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy.
• A supportive environment and network of colleagues to help you get your best out of the year - in a recent survey, 100% of our undergraduates said they felt valued and supported.
• The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact around topics like sustainability.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop
• Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace
• Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities.
• Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Discretionary benefits include:

• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance(pro-rated)
• Car schemes*: The opportunity to join our popular car scheme plus car insurance cover.
• Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation.

Please note: Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI's criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

*More information about car schemes Our current car schemes are under review following changes in legislation from HMRC and so whilst we don't have full details of our car scheme to share with you now, we will let you know what this looks like as soon as we are able.