Location: Huddersfield
Qualifications: Fully funded CIMA + AI development pathway
Launch your career at the intersection of finance and AI
At Buy It Direct, you won’t just train to become a qualified accountant; you’ll play a hands‑on role in transforming a fast‑growing eCommerce business through AI and automation.
This is a three‑year graduate programme designed to fast‑track you into a Finance Manager or Business Partner role, combining a professional qualification with real‑world impact from day one.
What you’ll get
* Starting salary of £26,500 per annum
* Increasing by up to £5,000 each year, based on performance milestones
* Fully funded CIMA qualification
* A structured development programme with clear progression
* Hands‑on experience with AI, automation, and data‑driven decision‑making
* The opportunity to work on real projects that directly impact the business
The programme
Year 1 – Build your foundations
Get to grips with how finance works in a real business.
* Support month‑end processes (journals, accruals, reconciliations)
* Assist with audits, reporting, and core finance operations
* Develop excellent financial and analytical skills
* Begin your CIMA qualification
* Start using AI tools to support reporting and analysis
Year 2 – Take ownership
Step into more responsibility and start influencing decisions.
* Take ownership of parts of the month‑end process
* Prepare VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations
* Analyse performance vs budgets and forecasts
* Present insights to internal stakeholders
* Contribute to automation and AI‑driven process improvements
Year 3 – Make an impact
Operate at a Finance Manager / Business Partner level.
* Own management accounts for a business area
* Lead month‑end and deliver accurate, timely reporting
* Partner with stakeholders across the business
* Provide insight and challenge to support better decisions
* Lead AI and automation initiatives to improve performance
* Mentor junior team members
What we’re looking for
* A 2:1 degree (any discipline — we value mindset over subject)
* Motivation to complete a professional qualification (CIMA)
* A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership
* Curiosity about how businesses perform and grow
* High numerical and problem‑solving skills
* Interest in technology, automation, and AI
* Resilience and adaptability in a progressive environment
Where this can take you
By the end of the programme, you’ll be:
* A fully qualified management accountant
* A confident commercial thinker influencing business decisions
* Experienced in using AI and automation to improve performance
* Ready to step into a Finance Manager or Business Partner role
If you’re looking for more than a traditional finance graduate role and want to be part of how technology is shaping the future of business, this is your opportunity.
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