Finance Graduate

AG Barr Group; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension ( Defined contribution)

34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

Save as you earn scheme

Staff product discounts

Job summary

AG Barr Group in Cumbernauld offers a three-year Graduate Accountant rotational programme across Corporate Finance, BSD Finance (Commercial Focus) and Supply Chain Finance.

You will be fully supported while undertaking your CIMA qualification, with a dedicated mentor and a competitive remuneration and benefits package. The role starts June/July 2027 and is based at our head office in Cumbernauld with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• University Degree at 2:1 or AAT Certificate Level 4.
• Proficient in ERP systems or ability to learn quickly.
• Process management minded.
• Ability to analyse and present complex data.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Year 1 - Corporate Finance: monthly board/exec reports and disclosures including IAS/IFRS notes.
• Year 2 - BSD Finance (Commercial Focus): profitability analysis, overheads forecasting, marketing/R&D investment support, budget prep, monthly reporting.
• Year 3 - BSD Finance (Supply Chain Focus): manage central Supply Chain budgets, report performance to senior stakeholders, participate in standard cost setting.

Education

University Degree at 2:1 or AAT Certificate Level 4

ERP systems proficiency

Process management

Data analysis & presentation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Accountant

Location: Cumbernauld - Hybrid Working

Salary: £28,000 plus excellent benefits

Start Date: June / July 2027 - Three Year Rotational Programme

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

Lets Grow!!!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Graduate Accountant to join the team based at our Head Office in Cumbernauld. The role is a three-year rotational programme with time invested across different Finance disciplines, supporting the work experience required to become a Qualified CIMA Accountant. Whilst being fully supported and funded during your CIMA exam journey, you will be allocated a dedicated mentor from the outset to provide guidance and support - this is in addition to your fellow CIMA Graduates within the Finance function. Alongside your journey being fully funded, a competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer.

Your responsibilities will include...

Year 1 - Corporate Finance

Within Group Finance you'll have the opportunity to understand our P&L as the external world sees it. You'll produce monthly reports on our financials for the Board and Executive Committee, and support on providing the Finance Director with a range of analysis which helps tell the story of our annual and half yearly results. You will also have the opportunity to produce disclosure notes for our Interim and Annual Reports, giving you experience in International Accounting Standards, Annual Reporting and Accounts, and auditor interactions.

Year 2 - BSD Finance (Commercial Focus)

The Commercial finance rotation will give you experience across a diverse range of Commercial activities. This includes areas such as:

• Customer and Brand profitability analysis
• Overheads analysis and forecasting
• Marketing and R&D investment support
• Budget preparation
• Monthly reporting for senior management

You'll have the chance to collaborate closely with experienced senior team members, receiving valuable guidance and support. This setting offers opportunities for enhancing both your technical and soft skills, contributing to your development as a finance professional.

Year 3 - BSD Finance (Supply Chain Focus)

Expanding on your prior experience, your final year will see you rotate into the Supply Chain Finance team, which presents a unique opportunity to acquire valuable insight into the workings of our Supply Chain function, with exposure to Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehousing & Logistics. You will gain experience in creating and managing our central Supply Chain budgets and play a key role in reporting the performance of the overall Supply Chain to senior stakeholders. Finally, you will be involved in our annual standard cost setting process, gaining experience in a complex and high profile piece of work.

As well as gaining insight into how IRN-BRU and other products are crafted, this rotation provides responsibilities to business partner senior Supply Chain personnel so that by the end of your rotation you will be a qualified and well rounded finance professional.

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• University Degree at 2:1 or AAT Certificate Level 4
• Proficient in ERP systems or has the ability to learn quickly
• Process management minded
• Ability to both analyse and present complex data
• Strong Interpersonal skills

What we offer...

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Annual bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• 34 days holiday
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
• And much more!

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

The latest closing date for applications is Tueday 27th October 2026.