Accounting - Placement Year

BMW Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme discounts

Job summary

BMW Group UK Finance internship offers hands-on experience across accounting and reporting for UK & Ireland. You will join a diverse team of around 25, supporting month-end, SAP interfaces, and management reporting while learning through real projects.

The placement requires studying for a degree in a numerical field and interest in ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with good A-levels and aiming for a 2:1 or higher; you must be eligible to work in the UK for the placement period.

Qualifications

• Studying for a degree in a numerical discipline (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics)
• Interest in pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA after graduation
• Strong A-level results and aiming for a 2:1 or higher

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close and financial process tasks
• Validate SAP interfaces from source systems daily
• Support Finance projects focusing on process improvements and simplification
• Prepare monthly reconciliation templates and reporting packs
• Assist auditors with information and management reporting

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Interest in ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

YOUR INTERSHIP. START WITH WHAT SHAPES YOU.

The Finance department at BMW UK are responsible for all Accounting and Controlling activities for the UK and Irish National Sales Companies of the BMW Group. With a diverse team of around 25 people, we work with all areas of the business to profitably steer the company, and achieve our financial objectives. We are responsible for all operational aspects ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the finance processes, and accurate financial reporting, both internally and externally. We are constantly looking to increase our efficiency and smarter ways of working.

What awaits you?

Provide financial process support to the Accounting & Reporting Manager, to assist with the management of accounting for BMW UK and Ireland, as well as the other teams of the Finance department to identify and drive process efficiencies. Key responsibilities include:

• Participate in the Finance month and year end processes to ensure timely and accurate recording of entries in financial accounting systems.
• Perform daily validation of interfaces into the SAP Finance system from source systems to ensure that information is correctly input in both systems.
• Support Finance projects. This can include identifying potential projects, providing expertise to on-going projects, and taking ownership of projects from end-to-end. In particular, focusing on the areas of process improvement and simplification.
• Prepare the monthly control account reconciliation templates and tracking reports, update of data, and status report to management after the review deadline.
• Support the provision of information as required to internal and external auditors to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Support the team with preparation of monthly Management Reporting pack. This includes updating PowerPoint slides with charts/comments as needed for review.
• Act as key contact for SAP users across all areas of the business, supporting them with system requests and providing advice and guidance. This will also help develop an understanding of the wider business and provide a great networking opportunity.
• Act as key user for the setup of new users into the department and maintenance of existing users, including system access, hardware requirements etc.
• Act as key contact for Interns around the business on Finance topics, with shared viewpoints and experiences this will assist the business with the annual cycle of intern turnover.
• Additional ad-hoc requirements as directed by the Finance Management Team.

What should you bring along?

• Studying for a degree, preferably in a relevant numerical discipline such as, but not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics.
• Ideally interested in a future post-graduation qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Good A-level results and on track for a 2:1 degree or higher, based on results to date.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance– Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Start Date: Monday 14th June

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026