Assistant Management Accountant - 12 Month Student Placement - Starting July 2025

TN United Kingdom; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering a 12-month Industrial Student Placement as an Assistant Management Accountant in Smethwick. This role involves gaining hands-on experience in a busy Finance department, developing business partnering skills, and working on various financial tasks. You will be encouraged to think innovatively and contribute to strategic projects while building essential skills in finance.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 x salary

Free onsite parking

Health Kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Currently in the penultimate year at university.
• Minimum of UCAS tariff points based on top 3 A-Level grades.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation of management information and accounts.
• Producing financial analysis and insight.
• Involvement in ad-hoc strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Management

Education

2:1 classification in any degree discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Assistant Management Accountant - 12 Month Student Placement - Starting July 2025, Smethwick

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Client:

DPDgroup

Location:

Smethwick, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We now have an excellent opportunity for you to begin your career in Finance with an Industrial Student Placement as Assistant Management Accountant based in our Head Office at Smethwick. The placement will be a 12 month fixed term contract starting Summer .

In this role you will be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of a busy Finance department where you will begin to develop business partnering and commercial skills. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across a number of areas within Finance on a rotational basis.

During your time with the teams you will be encouraged to think innovatively, to challenge the status quo and will have the opportunity to bring creative and practical ideas to fruition taking full responsibility for their implementation and success.

Responsibilities include;

• Assisting with the preparation of management information including weekly and monthly accounts
• Assisting with the preparation and review of presentations and cost analysis
• Assisting the Internal Control team with risk management and internal audits
• Being involved with any ad-hoc strategic projects
• Producing financial analysis and insight

Qualifications

Job specifics

As the successful candidate you will be able to evidence that you are on course for a minimum 2:1 classification in any degree discipline and currently in your penultimate year at university. Additionally you will be required to meet the following requirements;

• Minimum of UCAS tariff points (Please note that we only consider a candidate's 'top' 3 A-Level grades and do not accept General Studies)

You will need to be on four-year degree programme that features a sandwich placement element, in addition to the above educational requirements, the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK.

What we’re looking for;

• Strong analytical skills and be able to present results in a simple and clear manner.
• Ability to self-manage workload and prioritise tasks according to deadlines, importance and urgency
• Excellent problem solving attitude with the drive to delivering results
• Ability to build rapport with the Finance team and other departments in addition to excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills being proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Additional Information

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to all our customers.

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses