Skanska
Finance Graduate - 2027 - Watford
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Finance Graduate - 2027 Development Programme - Leavesden, Watford
We’re excited to open applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
You’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.
This role sits within our Finance team at our Head Office in Leavesden, Watford, however in the longer term, we would like to provide you with exposure across different operating units. This role is designed to develop your technical accounting skills, commercial awareness and data analysis through hands-on experience and a variety of structured learning placements across the business.
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What You'll Do
- Assist with cashflow management, transaction recording, general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations to help deliver accurate corporate reporting and business controls.
- Work with finance and operations colleagues to complete month-end and year-end activities, support audits and contribute to continuous process improvement and robust process documentation.
- Maintain and improve process documentation and contribute to small improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and control.
- Develop technical accounting skills and commercial awareness through a variety of placements across the business.
- Actively participate in the Skanska Graduate Programme, complete assigned development activities, and progress toward obtaining your accountancy qualification.
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What You'll Bring To The Role
- Final-year student or recent graduate with a Finance, Business or Maths related degree.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Accounting system skills.
- Strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact, demonstrated through collaborative teamwork and proactive problem-solving.
- Enthusiastic learner dedicated to personal and professional development, with a willingness to work towards professional accountancy qualification.
What We Offer
- You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
- Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice.
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