DE&S Finance Graduate Scheme

ACCA Careers; Filton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Filton seeks candidates for a Finance Graduate Scheme. The role offers hands-on experience in finance and requires a Bachelor's degree (2:1 or higher) and UK residency. Responsibilities involve finance support, budget forecasting, and financial analysis. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary with increments, flexible working options, and professional training funding.

Benefits

Salary of £28,800 with annual increments

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

Flexible and hybrid working options

Professional training and funding for qualifications

Access to employee networks

Huge range of discounts

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Language (grade 4 or above) required.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in any subject at a minimum grade 2:1.
• Pass at online assessment stage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to finance staff across the organisation.
• Budget forecasting and financial analysis.
• Review and create accruals.
• Develop costings for business cases.
• Track and record contract costs.
• Use specialist financial systems.

Skills

Strong interest in finance

Aptitude for working with numbers

Communication and influencing

Working together

Making effective decisions

Delivering at pace

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher)

Job description

Location

Location: MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH (office attendance required)

Job Details

Duration: Two years

Start Date: August 2026

Salary: £28,800 (with annual increments)

Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher)

About the Job

Join Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) to support the UK Armed Forces by delivering cutting‑edge equipment and technology. This two‑year development programme offers hands‑on experience in finance and the opportunity to work towards the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

What you’ll do

• Provide support to finance staff across the organisation
• Budget forecasting and financial analysis
• Review and create accruals
• Develop costings for business cases
• Track and record contract costs
• Use specialist financial systems
• Read more about the scheme here: DE&S Finance Graduate Scheme

Eligibility

• UK residency for the last five years
• SC clearance required
• Right to work in the UK (DE&S does not sponsor visas)

Minimum selection criteria

• GCSE Maths and English Language (grade 4 or above)
• Bachelor's or higher degree in any subject at a minimum grade 2:1
• Pass at online assessment stage

Final‑year students can apply with official predicted grades; all qualifications must be evidenced by end of August 2026. (Equivalent level qualifications to GCSEs in the required subject and grades will also be considered). Candidates should have a strong interest and aptitude for working with numbers. It is recommended to visit the CIMA website (CIMAglobal.com) to understand the qualifications needed for success on the scheme.

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

• Salary of £28,800 with annual increments
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra privilege day)
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Professional training and funding for qualifications
• Access to employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion
• Huge range of discounts

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 10th November 2025.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.