Finance Trainee: Rotational Path to ACCA/CIMA

cancerresearchuk; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is offering a Finance Trainee role within our Finance Training Academy—a permanent, full-time opportunity with office-based work and flexibility (1–2 days in the office). You will rotate through transactional finance, financial accounting and control, management accounting, and FP&A while studying towards ACCA or CIMA.

Supported by qualified accountants, you will gain hands-on experience and accelerate your professional growth, building a broad foundation for a successful

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills with spreadsheet proficiency.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Customer-focused with ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations across our finance functions to build broad experience.
• Process donations, income and financial transactions accurately.
• Support Accounts Payable activities including supplier invoices.
• Assist with year-end accounts, statutory reporting and audits.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA or CIMA interest

Tools

Finance systems

Accounting software

Job description

Cancer Research UK is offering a Finance Trainee role within our Finance Training Academy—a permanent, full-time opportunity with office-based work and flexibility (1–2 days in the office). You will rotate through transactional finance, financial accounting and control, management accounting, and FP&A while studying towards ACCA or CIMA.

Supported by qualified accountants, you will gain hands-on experience and accelerate your professional growth, building a broad foundation for a successful