Finance Student Placement

TargetJobs UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution for an eight-week placement to gain practical experience in banking. You'll work across multiple departments, assisting with key functions like accounts payable and reconciliations, while developing essential skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid placement at 10% above National Living Wage

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Exposure to a wide range of banking functions

Vibrant office location in lively city centre

Qualifications

• Proactive nature with a problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to assist colleagues with tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting accounts payable function and preparing bank reconciliations.
• P/L account analysis for month-end reporting.
• Input to daily treasury and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a Finance T-Level Year 1 placement for those studying at The Manchester College

WHO WE ARE

We are DF Capital, a specialist savings and commercial lending bank built to serve the needs of individuals and businesses in the UK. From straightforward savings to practical commercial finance solutions, our aim is to provide first class customer service to help manage and grow businesses or consumer savings.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to join our team and work across multiple departments within DFC, following the customer journey to understand the fundamental workings of a bank, with time allocated to support projects across supporting functions and up to 4 weeks spent within the finance function. This placement offers an invaluable experience for students to gain insight into the inner workings of a dynamic financial institution and to contribute to meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and can pick up new skills quickly, has exceptional attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team. DF Capital is a technology-led bank which is continuously looking to develop its systems and processes to be more effective and efficient.

OUR CULTURE

At DF Capital we aim to provide an inclusive, progressive, and sustainable environment where our employees thrive. Having engaged employees who enjoy what they do is the key ingredient for us to deliver on our strategic ambitions. We believe having great people in our team, who work hard and put our customers’ needs first, is a differentiator and builds depth of relationship, repeat business and customer loyalty. As a team we are focused on delivering growth and ensuring that we collectively act sustainably.

Fostering a positive culture across the firm, making sure our employees feel valued for their contribution and keeping them safe and well are critical to us. We see ourselves as a progressive employer who has clear structures and many opportunities for our employees to build their own careers.

Requirements

THE ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Other duties may be assigned outside of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting the accounts payable function, including booking supplier invoices, supplier payments, credit control, supplier queries.
• Preparing bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations. Engaging with the Operations Team to resolve reconciliation issues.
• P/L account analysis for month-end reporting.
• Reconciling intercompany balances between subsidiaries of the Group.
• Assisting with the cash transfer process between company bank accounts.
• Input to daily treasury and regulatory reporting.
• Spend time across different departments to gain a holistic understanding of how various functions collaborate to achieve organisational goals. This may include opportunities to shadow professionals in risk management, commercial operations and customer relationship management.

PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

At the very heart of every DF Capital employee is a shared identity and belief in what we are and what we do. It’s about how we see ourselves and what is important to us. You will live our brand values. As such you will be an approachable, empathetic problem solver, with exemplary communications skills. You will avoid the use of unnecessary jargon and display an adaptable, “can-do” attitude. The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive nature with a problem-solving attitude.
• Teamwork mentality with a willingness to assist other colleagues with tasks.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills

This is an eight-week placement starting on 23 June and running to 15 August 2024. Working hours are Monday to Friday 0900 - 1730 with an hour for lunch.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in a professional banking environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and contribute to the success of the bank.
• Exposure to a wide range of banking functions and operations.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
• Vibrant office location in lively city centre.
• Paid placement at 10% above National Living Wage.