Finance Graduate

at  First Central Services

Location:
Haywards Heath
Salary:
£28,000 plus excellent benefits
Department:
Finance
We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. We protect the things customers love so they can get on with what matters to them in life.
Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; it creates the insights we need to give the right cover to the right customers at the right price. But, it’s the people inside and outside our business that power us. They make us stand out, help us succeed. We’re ambitious. We’re growing. We’ve won awards.
Ambitious team players can make their mark here… Sound like you? You’ll fit right in. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to join our Finance team in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
Joining us on this 3 year scheme, you’ll tackle exciting challenges and gain valuable, hands-on experience right from the start. You’ll undertake rotations within a wide range of Finance disciplines such as: Financial Accounts, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Underwriting Finance, Finance Business Partnering and Operations.
You’ll study towards, and successfully achieve, a professional Accountancy Qualification during the scheme, we’re talking ACA, ACCA or CIMA. From managing daily accounting tasks to handling quarterly, monthly, and year-end responsibilities, you’ll dive deep into the intricacies of financial management. Plus, you’ll gain insight into the bigger picture, learning how First Central stays on top of its financial health.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerate or business discipline.
• MS Office tools (in particular Excel)
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management and organisation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems
• Numerical skills
• Understanding of motor insurance products and the motor insurance industry after appropriate training
• Understanding of the business objectives and operations

• Hold a degree qualification - it doesnt have to be in maths or finance, you just need to have a real interest in numbers, finance and accounting!
• Be prepared to work and study simultaneously to achieve relevant professional qualifications - we’re talking ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic, with an organised and pro-active approach - you’ll fit right in
• Have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the 3 year apprenticeship - Sponsorship can not be provided for this programme.
  We’re big on hybrid working and love to mix it up, you’ll spend most of your time working from home, with 2 days a week in the office - it’s great for collaboration and your learning! But of course, it’s your choice - if you prefer to be in the office more - that’s good with us too.