Overview
Junior Finance Officer
Undergraduate Internship/Placement Year – 12 months. Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time).
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 Kia UK (KUK) and Kia Ireland/England (KIE). The role involves critical analysis with exception reporting to contribute to the growing excellence of the organisation’s controls, and exposure to group companies and external advisers in the provision and understanding of key drivers of revenue, costs and investment analysis.
The Team
The Financial Management team operates in a highly pressured environment with a focus on reliability and accuracy. Team members have progressed within the company and have a detailed understanding of the challenges of starting a career in a fast-paced finance 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!
Location
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building; please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support.
Interview Process
* Step 1: CV review
* Step 2: Teams interview
* Step 3: Face-to-face interview
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk. We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements to support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications.
Equality statement: At Kia, we are committed to equal opportunity for advancement and to not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
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