Finance Trainee: Rotations + ACCA/CIMA

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Finance Trainee to join the Finance Training Academy, rotating across core finance functions and studying toward ACCA or CIMA. You’ll gain hands-on experience while under the mentorship of qualified accountants, accelerating your professional growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

With a permanent, full-time contract and a 35-hour week, the role offers office-based work with flexibility (1-2 days in the office) and benefits including study support as you

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities for financial work.
• Good problem solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Customer/stakeholder focus and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across core finance functions including transactions, accounting, FP&A and reporting.
• Support in processing finances and maintaining controls and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end procedures, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide insights.
• Study toward ACCA or CIMA while gaining hands-on practice.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Stakeholder skills

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Finance Trainee to join the Finance Training Academy, rotating across core finance functions and studying toward ACCA or CIMA. You’ll gain hands-on experience while under the mentorship of qualified accountants, accelerating your professional growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

With a permanent, full-time contract and a 35-hour week, the role offers office-based work with flexibility (1-2 days in the office) and benefits including study support as you