Supports the Butlins Finance team through weekly reporting, financial analysis, ledger postings, P&L reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and ad hoc reporting. The placement provides hands-on experience for a student completing an accounting or finance degree. Candidates should be self-motivated, eager to learn, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and able to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues.
We are recruiting for 2 industrial placement students for 2027 - 2028.
The role is part of the Butlins Finance team in Hemel Hempstead where the culture allows team members to add value through their individual personalities and being empowered to do the right thing for the business.
You will support in lots of analysis work, producing a suite of weekly reports to help the business to make good decisions. You will also be involved in posting ledger entries into the accounting system, reconciliation of P&L cost lines, ensuring accruals and prepayments are entered when required along with other ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
This is a great opportunity to gain some hands on experience in a fast paced successful business.
About You
This placement opportunity is suitable for students 2 years into an accounting or finance based degree looking for a 1 year industry placement.
You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated with a desire to learn new things and get stuck in to support the finance function and wider business.
Due to the nature of the roles in finance, you should have some Microsoft skills, particularly with excel and should be keen to further develop your confidence in this area. Strong communication skills are a must as you will be relating financial information to non-financial team in the business.
About
Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!
Butlin's Dacorum, England Office
Dacorum, United Kingdom
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