Graduate - Finance

Balfour Beatty plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & flexible benefits

25 days’ holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Bi-annual performance & pay reviews

Graduate networking events

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting a Finance Graduate to join our 2027 Early Careers programme, based at our Quorum Business Park office in Newcastle. You’ll gain hands-on experience, take on real responsibility, and develop technical and professional skills while supporting the Internal Reporting Team.

You’ll be part of a supportive graduate community, with training, accreditations and opportunities to progress within our Finance Operations function.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Finance degree; 2:1 honours required by start date.
• Motivated to develop professionally within a major infrastructure group.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist management accounting within Finance Operations; handle month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and data analysis.
• Support accurate monthly financial reporting and contribute to the internal reporting processes.

Skills

Curious

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership

Education

2:1 honours degree in Finance

Job description

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Graduate - Finance , you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry-recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you’ll join one of our Enabling Functions teams as a Graduate - Finance , based in Balfour Beatty Quorum Business Park Office, supporting our Internal Reporting Team.

What you'll be doing

As a Finance Graduate you will be an assistant management accountant within our Finance Operations function in Newcastle. You’ll work on all aspects of month end reporting including but not limited to journals, balance sheet reconciliations and data analysis. It's about ensuring the company’s accurate monthly financial reporting.

This role will provide exposure to all the aspects of a Finance Operations function.

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Finance and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:1 honours degree by the time you start.

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.

About Us

Our Enabling Functions teams provide the specialist expertise that supports every part of Balfour Beatty's business. They play a vital role in helping projects run efficiently, safely and successfully.

These teams include Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Communications, Legal, Health, Safety and Environment, and Sustainability.

By driving continuous improvement, supporting strategic decision-making and delivering essential business services, they help us achieve our Build to Last strategy and support long-term success across the organisation.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you need any adjustments, please let us know at any stage of the process.