Finance Intern (Accounting) - 12 Month Placement

Boeing; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing United Kingdom Limited in Bristol is offering a 12-month Finance Intern placement within the Core Accounting function of the International Controllership Accounting Team. You will work on financial accounting, controls, and reporting for UK & Ireland entities, under mentorship, gaining exposure to PSA processes and external stakeholder interactions.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a finance degree (2:1+) with a proactive attitude, aiming to qualify professionally (CIMA/ACCA).

Qualifications

• Working towards a finance-related degree with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Ambition to study towards a professional qualification (eg CIMA/ACCA).
• Proactive approach to work and eagerness to learn during a 12-month internship.
• Experience with basic Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Accountants in daily tasks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and month-end reconciliations.
• Calculate and process journals for accounting adjustments.
• Analyse and report expenses and benefits for PSA delivery.
• Contribute to month-end journals and other accounting tasks.
• Assist with cash flow tracking to support dividend/loan decisions.
• Deliver presentations on financial results and related analyses.
• Engage in project work and learn about different businesses in scope.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Data presentation

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Finance related degree (2:1+ preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Intern (Accounting) – 12 Month Placement

Company: Boeing United Kingdom Limited

Location: Bristol

Position: Finance Intern to work within the Core Accounting function of the International Controllership Accounting Team in Boeing UK Ltd (BUKL) in Bristol. BUKL is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company. The principal activities of BUKL are the provision of support and services, including payroll and other administrative work to its parent Company, The Boeing Company “TBC”, incorporated in the USA, and its affiliates, together with the operation and support of the Boeing fabrication facility located in Sheffield to produce actuation system parts for the 737 and 767 airplane programmes. The successful candidate will join the International Controllership Team UK & Ireland, responsible for supporting a number of UK and Ireland entities in respect of:

Position Responsibilities

Financial Controllership (Core): This team manage the Financial Accounting, Financial Controls and Financial Reporting for all UK and Ireland Entities, with the exception being Northern Ireland. We also manage technical accounting changes and report to a number of external stakeholders such as HMRC/ Office for National Statistics and manage the annual audit process through to production of statutory accounts, liaising with auditors to respond to all queries during the process.

• Supporting the Financial Accountants
• Bank reconciliation work
• Month end reconciliations
• Calculating and processing journals to make accounting adjustments
• Analysis and reporting on expenses and benefits to deliver the annual PSA
• Project work as required
• Learning about the different businesses within our scope to deliver a more relevant accounting service
• Assisting on production of month end journals and financial accounting tasks
• Presentations on financial results
• Working on cashflow tracking to support dividend/ loan decisions
• Any other admin or support activities as required

Internship Opportunities

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products and systems up close
• Direct interaction with our company leaders
• Build a lasting professional network
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
• Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
• Work towards attaining professional qualification
• Explore a function outside of Finance

Basic Qualifications

• Right to work in UK – We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards a Finance related degree with an estimated grade of 2:1 or above preferred.
• An ambition to study towards a professional qualification (eg CIMA/ACCA etc) subsequent to University.
• Proactive in their approach to work and an ambition to learn more/develop themselves during their 12 month internship.
• Experience with using basic Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Confident in presenting data/information/ideas to more senior members of the Finance and other functional teams.
• Attention to detail and an emphasis on first time quality.

Relocation and Working Arrangements

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Security Clearance

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Additional Information

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Company Culture

You can do work that enables all of humanity to take flight. Our teammates in more than 65 countries grow their careers across commercial airplanes, space, defense, sustainability and other areas. Here, you can contribute to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world.

Acknowledgements

Boeing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Benefits and Pay: Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.