Placement Year: Junior Finance Officer (2026-27)
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Junior Finance Officer (Undergraduate Internship/Placement Year – 12 months)
Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time)
Welcome to Kia UK!
About Us
Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2024. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Spearheading this charge are award-winning products including the fully electric EV6 – Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the 2024 World Car of the Year the EV9 and the 2025 World Car of the Year the all new electric compact SUV the EV3!
Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider.
People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This has been recognised with Kia UK already named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work, and also ranked in the 2025 Best Workplaces for Development & Wellbeing.
The Role
Supporting the Finance Management and Tax function, through the provision of data, control observation and reporting, the candidate will obtain visibility to the full operations of KUK and KIE. Critical analysis with exception reporting to contribute to the growing excellence of the organisation’s controls. Exposure to group companies and external advisors in the provision and understanding of fundamental key drivers of both revenue, costs and investment analysis.
The Team
The Financial Management team operate in a highly pressured environment with the focus on reliability and accuracy. The team members have progressed through the company and have a detailed understanding of the multiple challenges in balancing starting a career with the demands of a fast paced financial team.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
* Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a Finance related subject).
* Able to work effectively within a team and independently.
* Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills.
* Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Collaborative
* A high level of attention to detail
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation skills
We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
The Benefits
* Flexible working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working pro rata)
* Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £85/month)
* Onsite Chef - free lunch every day
* Private Medical Care (Vitality)
* Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs offered onsite
* Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess)
* Pension with enhanced employer contribution
* Life Assurance
* Critical Illness Protection
* 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Wellness benefits including free eye tests, employee assistance programme, Mental Health First Aiders and more
* Financial hub providing free financial guidance and support
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay)
* Enhanced Paternity Leave
* Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs
* Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs onsite
* Opportunity to get involved & give back via our charity partners
* Birthday Vouchers
* Celebrations such as our Spring Ball, Christmas events, Social Club and much more!
* (For more information, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk)
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, a short walk from the station. On-site parking is available, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building; please let us know if you require accessibility support.
Interview Process
Step 1: CV review
Step 2: Teams interview
Step 3: Face-to-face interview
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Automotive
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