Group Finance Sustainability Accounting Trainee
Our Finance teams don’t just process numbers; they collect vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, they are at the heart of our commerciality.
We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front‑line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.
Reporting to the Group Finance Sustainability Account Lead, you will support the Group’s ESG reporting process through consolidation and verification of data, contributing to the production of internal and external reports, whilst developing knowledge and skills through structured training.
The role plays a key part in ensuring Group reporting deadlines are met by building relationships with key stakeholders through our customer‑focused approach.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection, validation, and consolidation of ESG and GHG data across Group functions and divisions.
- Support internal verification activities by gathering evidence, preparing schedules, and reconciling datasets.
- Assist the Sustainability Accounting Lead with external audit requests.
- Help update and improve templates for divisional data submissions.
- Support in the development of sustainability dashboards in Power BI.
- Deliver sustainability reporting in subsidiary and joint venture financial statements.
Undertake structured training on ESG frameworks, audit processes, and carbon accounting.
Qualifications
- You will need a 2:2 degree, equivalent or higher qualification; preferably in a numerical or data‑focused subject.
- Demonstrate an interest in data collection and analysis, especially relating to ESG reporting.
- Able to produce a high standard of written work and accurate numerical work.
- Self‑confident, articulate, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- A lateral and innovative thinker; sees change as an opportunity and challenge for the business.
- Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of tasks and projects.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective and mutually beneficial working relationships both internally and externally.
- Displays energy and enthusiasm to deliver goals and achievements.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel required, and knowledge of Power BI preferable.
Benefits
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)
- First‑class pension scheme with the option of up to 10% employer contributions
- Fully funded annual health assessment
- Access to employee loans and savings accounts, house purchase discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, retailer discounts
- Paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family‑friendly policies including Parents and Carers leave, share‑buying scheme
Diversity and Inclusion
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
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