Finance Manager Scheme: Launch Your ACCA Career

Wickes; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Save As You Earn scheme

Contributory pension

20% colleague discount

Discount platform with cashback

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Wickes is offering a Finance Manager Scheme at our Watford Support Centre for school leavers and graduates. Start September 2027, with ACCA studies, mentoring, and clear career paths within a fast-growing FTSE 250-listed business.

You’ll learn financial analysis, month-end reporting, budgeting, and data-driven decision making. You’ll gain direct mentorship, build networks, own projects improving efficiency, and progress to a qualified accountant by the end.

Qualifications

• You have achieved a minimum of 3 Bs at A-Level (or equivalent) and a grade 7 or above in both Maths and English at GCSE.
• You have an Upper Second-Class Honours degree (2:1) or higher. (Not applicable for school leavers).
• You are a school-leaver or graduate with a keen interest in a career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical expertise in financial analysis, month-end reporting and other core financial competencies.
• Benefit from direct mentorship and coaching from senior finance leaders to understand the 'why' behind business decisions.
• Build a corporate network through dedicated workshops, internal events, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide data-driven insights to help departments optimise their budgets and financial performance.
• Take ownership of projects that directly impact our operational efficiency.
• By the end of our programme, you’ll be a qualified accountant.

Skills

Positive energy

Communication skills

Financial curiosity

Understanding business finance

Motivation to learn

Education

A-levels with 3 Bs

GCSE Maths and English grade 7+

2:1 honours degree or higher

Job description

Wickes is offering a Finance Manager Scheme at our Watford Support Centre for school leavers and graduates. Start September 2027, with ACCA studies, mentoring, and clear career paths within a fast-growing FTSE 250-listed business.

You’ll learn financial analysis, month-end reporting, budgeting, and data-driven decision making. You’ll gain direct mentorship, build networks, own projects improving efficiency, and progress to a qualified accountant by the end.