Finance Graduate

Avove; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Finance Graduate to join the Enabling Functions team in Chorley. The two-year programme offers hands-on exposure to payments, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting, with mentor support and study assistance towards a professional finance qualification.

Starting salary is £29,355 with a September 2027 start. The role offers hybrid working, combining office-based and home-based work.

Qualifications

• Curious, enjoys working with others, communicates well and is excited to learn and take on new challenges.
• Degree in any subject, completed or expected by summer 2027, would be helpful.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across Accounts Payable & Receivable, Central Finance, FP&A, and Management Accounting.
• Support monthly accounts, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Develop skills using finance systems, reporting tools and Excel.
• Pursue a recognised professional finance qualification with study support.

Skills

Curious

Good communication

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

Any degree

Job description

Advance your career, join our Graduate Programme - Be The Future!

Being a graduate at Avove isn\'t just a job, it\'s the beginning of a rewarding career. We\'re building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our thriving graduate community and take your next step toward shaping the future of our business.

About our Graduate Programme

Our two-year graduate programme is designed to help you grow, learn, and thrive. You\'ll gain hands-on experience, take part in tailored development activities, and be supported by experienced mentors and colleagues. From an induction week to masterclasses, development days, and bespoke training, we\'ll help you reach your full potential. We want you to love what you do, learn quickly, broaden your horizons, and make a difference from day one.

We\'re looking for a Finance Graduate to join our Enabling Functions team.

Location: Chorley - This role offers hybrid working, combining office attendance with home-based working.

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Salary: Our graduate starting salary is £29,355.00

Our two-year Finance Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to experience different areas of Finance while learning how financial information supports Avove\'s projects, people and business decisions.

You\'ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as payments, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting, supported by experienced colleagues, your manager and mentor. You\'ll also receive study support towards a recognised professional finance qualification, helping you put your learning into practice as your career develops.

This role is a September 2027 start.

What you\'ll be doing:

As a Finance Graduate, you\'ll get the chance to:

• Your responsibilities will grow as you move through the programme. You\'ll get the chance to:
• Experience different areas of Finance and understand how they work together to support Avove.
• Learn how supplier invoices, payments and customer income are processed and managed.
• Build your understanding of financial records, cash flow and financial controls.
• Get involved in preparing monthly accounts, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Support budgets and forecasts and learn how they help Avove plan for the future.
• Learn how financial performance is measured by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Work alongside Finance Business Partners and see how financial information supports projects and business decisions.
• Develop your skills using finance systems, reporting tools and Excel.
• Explore how technology and automation can make finance processes more efficient.
• Take on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow, while contributing your own ideas.

Your rotations

During the programme, you\'ll gain experience across Accounts Payable & Receivable, Central Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting and Finance Business Partnering. Together, these rotations will help you understand how money moves through Avove, how we measure financial performance and how Finance supports good decision-making.

About you:

We\'re looking for someone who is curious, enjoys working with others, communicates well and is excited to learn and take on new challenges. If you\'re organised, open to feedback and interested in understanding how projects work, we\'ll help you build the knowledge and experience you need.

Your degree can be in any subject, if you\'ve completed it, or expect to by summer 2027. A degree related to accountancy, finance, economics, business, mathematics, statistics, commercial management or another analytical subject would be helpful. We\'re interested in you, your potential, transferable skills and what you can bring to Avove, not just what you studied. You\'ll also need to be happy travelling to project sites and client locations when needed.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What\'s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

An inclusive invitation to apply:

We want to build a team that reflects the communities we serve and benefits from different perspectives, ideas and experiences. We know that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you\'re interested in this role and meet the essential qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply.

You don\'t need previous experience in water, wastewater or utilities, and we\'ll not expect you to arrive with all the answers. We\'re interested in your potential, curiosity, problem-solving approach and willingness to learn.

Why join Avove?

At Avove, we\'re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we\'ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.