Finance Placement for Second-Year Students | Hybrid

Derby; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Derby invites applications for a one-year Finance Placement aimed at outstanding second-year students studying Accounting or Finance. Based primarily on site in the East Midlands with remote options under the Adaptive Working Framework, the role supports month-end processes, ledgers, and payroll-related tasks.

Start mid-August 2027 for a 12-month fixed term placement. Applicants should have strong numerical skills, IT prowess, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Current 2nd year student studying Accounting or Finance at University of Derby.
• Educated to A Level or equivalent; GCSE Maths and English Grade 5+.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes for internal recharges and monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile system sub-ledgers to the General Ledger and input system journals.
• Assist with payroll information for associate lecturers and other ad-hoc staff.
• Undertake bank reconciliations and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

IT literacy

Excel

Data manipulation

Communication

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Current 2nd year student in Accounting/Finance at University of Derby

A Level or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 5+)

Job description

The University of Derby invites applications for a one-year Finance Placement aimed at outstanding second-year students studying Accounting or Finance. Based primarily on site in the East Midlands with remote options under the Adaptive Working Framework, the role supports month-end processes, ledgers, and payroll-related tasks.

Start mid-August 2027 for a 12-month fixed term placement. Applicants should have strong numerical skills, IT prowess, and excellent communication.