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Job Description
This 3 year Graduate programme is designed to give the successful candidate experience of working in our Finance department and a solid start to a career in Finance. Our Finance Graduates will gain valuable experience within a range of Finance departments, including Finance Operations, Accounting and Reporting, Tax and Treasury.
The role allows the Graduate to build knowledge of multiple Finance functions on rotational basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Be assigned to a specific Finance function for 6 x 6 months rotation periods
- Help to ensure our Finance activity within our business is fully supported
- Act as subject matter expert in Finance activities when dealing with business stakeholders
- Support graduate manager in preparation of accounting documents, processing transactions
- Support graduate manager in ad hoc tasks and project support as required
- Shadow graduate manager in review meetings, taking notes when required
- Gain all-around business knowledge on rotational basis with focus of each function
- Travel within UK available to gain better understanding of functions priorities through face-to-face work experience in London and Newcastle
You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and technologies, gain an understanding of some of the wider aspects of the development process, and get invaluable experience working in the only FTSE100 software company in the UK.
Sage offers a fantastic range of benefits covering everything from health to life-style choices. In addition to a generous pension, healthcare cash plan, income protection, and life assurance as standard; you are also eligible for benefits such as travel, mobile and computer loans, cycle to work, and gym membership. Sage also operates a market-leading bonus scheme that really rewards our high-performance culture.
Entry Requirements
A relevant business degree, or an alternative degree supported by a keen interest in pursuing a career in Finance.
Our Graduate Recruitment process:
- Apply online with CV
- Complete screening
- Complete video interview (You will receive a link to complete a video interview within 1 week of applying)
- Attend assessment centre in March/April 2022.
Please note that this role commences on the 3rd October 2022.
