To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement.
About the role
We have an opportunity for an undergraduate to join our Finance team as an Accounting Controls undergraduate. As part of our team, you will work with various departments across the company such as finance, controlling, IT and many others. You will have the chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment and develop invaluable skills in data analysis, collaboration, and communication. If you're eager to kick-start your career, possess a good understanding of numerical concepts, and have a genuine passion for the field, we want to hear from you!
This is what your time at Volkswagen Financial Services might look like
- Responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of all financial products including managing daily and monthly financial tasks.
- Collaborate closely with various departments, such as Finance, Controlling, IT, and others.
- Generate postings and analyses at month-end, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and system changes.
- Carry out analysis to deliver operational / management information to differing audiences.
- Build, update and support with process improvements.
About you
- Currently studying a degree in Finance, Economics, or business-related field
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and Office applications and keen to expand your knowledge and expertise.
- Strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Eye for detail and focus on accuracy.
What we can offer you
- Salary of £22,250 per annum plus discretionary bonus and company pension scheme
- A wealth of experience and a fun and sociable workplace to start your career
- You’ll be joining a group of 49 undergraduates so you’ll have a large group of colleagues so that you can support each other throughout your placement year
- Access to Life Skills workshops, designed specifically for you as an Undergraduate
- Opportunity to join a discounted loan car scheme
- Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre
- Hybrid blend of working at our office based in Milton Keynes and working from home
Here’s what our process looks like
- Apply and upload your CV, covering letter and answer a few application questions.
- You’ll then be invited to complete a Situational Judgement Test. This is a short multiple-choice question set to understand how you may approach situations.
- If you pass this stage, you will be invited to complete an online video interview where you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself.
- If successful, your final step in the journey is to attend an assessment centre at our Milton Keynes office where you will take part in a group exercise, complete a short interview and deliver a presentation. You'll also meet some of our managers and our current Undergraduates to find out more about a placement year with us
About Volkswagen Financial Services UK Limited
Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible.
In our ever-changing world, this can be a challenge, so we aim to foster an openly entrepreneurial, pioneering environment, focussed on your mobility needs.
To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing.
We do this by offering a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems.
Volkswagen Financial Services are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us, and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.
Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.
Please do not apply for more than one placement role. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in, and your skills are aligned to.
