Finance Graduate

Taylor Wimpey plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Taylor Wimpey's Finance Graduate Programme, a three-year scheme designed to develop your expertise in finance. You'll gain hands-on experience while pursuing professional qualifications, with a starting salary of £32,000 and a strong focus on training and development.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private medical cover

Retail discounts

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, manage systems, and reconcile accounts.
• Participate in the King's Trust Million Makers project.
• Rotate across finance teams and other business departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

2:1 degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a Numerate degree

Job description

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

At Taylor Wimpey, our Graduate Scheme is your gateway to becoming an expert in your field. With our guidance and your ambition, you’ll build expertise and set the foundation for an exciting and rewarding career.

Have you completed a degree in accounting, economics, finance, engineering or a numerate degree? If you possess a flexible approach and are ready to embrace new challenges, we invite you to join our Finance Graduate Programme.

Finance professionals work with other teams to ensure that the business is delivering in line with its finance budgets as well as manging the cash flow to ensure that we pay our subcontractors on time.

Ideal for individuals with a relatable degree in accounting, economics, finance, engineering or a numerate degree, this opportunity offers comprehensive training and development. Your attention to detail, proficiency in Excel, and interpersonal skills will be invaluable assets as you work closely with various teams.

The Graduate Finance Scheme

Our programme is a 3-year scheme, where individuals will gain an in-depth knowledge of the Group and Business Unit Finance function.

The programme will include a 2-year development course to focus on your professional skills which are delivered at our specialist Training Hub in Solihull. You will have the opportunity to attend regular business masterclasses on a wide range of topics essential to your professional growth, including leadership, project management, technical skills, and industry-specific knowledge.

You will also compete in the King’s Trust Million Makers project, a nine-month challenge that aims to develop entrepreneurial skills and raise money for The King’s Trust, while being exposed to senior leaders and mentors in the business.

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to rotate across Finance teams and the other business departments which are designed to enhance your understanding of our operations.

In addition, we will support our professional development and enable you to study towards either your CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualification.

During your training, you'll gain hands-on experience in key areas such as:

• Invoice Processing; Managing the systems and reconciliation
• Systems and Administrations; New supplier set up and amendments
• Banking; Cash book processing, cancellation payments
• Payments: Purchase ledger payment runs, CHAPs payments
• Payroll; Weekly payroll processing
• Tax and Treasury; VAT returns, CIS returns
• Sales; approving completion statement, sales ledger invoice, processing certification
• Credit Control; Report Aged debt, manage the debtor’s ledger
• Supporting the Group Finance Function with its operations
  
  

But it's not just about technical expertise. As a Finance Professions, your problem-solving and ability to foster strong relationships will be your greatest assets. You'll collaborate across teams, turning challenges into opportunities and forging connections that last a lifetime.

Ready to build a brighter future with Taylor Wimpey? Join us and unleash your potential as a Finance Professional. Together, we can help you unlock your future!

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• 2:1 degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a Numerate degree (Required)
• Passion to pursue a career in Finance
• Commitment to complete a professional qualification (supported by the business)
• Be a strong communicator, written and verbal, with an eagerness to learn and develop
• Full driving license and access to a car or ability to get to site locations (Required)
• Willingness to travel around the UK and are happy to stay away from home for short periods of time.
• Will be required to be located at our High Wycombe site. (Required)
• Ability to find innovative and creative solutions to solve problems
• Willingness to challenge the norm
  
  

What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey

• £32,000 starting salary with pay increases as you reach milestones throughout your training.
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Full Benefits Package including private medical cover, retail discounts and much more!
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  
  

Inclusivity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. we welcome all applications and will appoint the best candidate in every case. We particularly welcome applicants from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce, for example females, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities, visible or non-visible. In addition, we provide accommodations to support different working styles and needs in the workplace.

If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Come Build Your First Home with Taylor Wimpey!