Trainee Assistant Management Accountant

Job Summary – The Finance Services team at the University of Exeter has a development opportunity for a recent graduate looking to pursue a career in management accounting. You will support with a range of tasks that will allow you to gain practical management accountancy experience, data and reporting skills, and all while working with a range of stakeholders to develop your communication skills. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers a full-time contract (36.5 hours per week) for 11 months. You can work both remotely and from offices based in Northcott House on Streatham Campus in Exeter. (Your office day will be set on a Monday). You will be based on Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.   

About You – You should be a graduate who has attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (including use of spreadsheets for calculations and reporting), and has strong numerical and analytical skills. You should have the ability to manage confidential information with discretion, have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, have a willingness to learn new systems, processes, and accounting concepts, have a flexible approach to tasks and teamworking and an interest in developing a career in finance. Experience in using a financial system, an understanding of Higher Education and working towards or interested in pursuing a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA), are all desirable but not essential.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card and Salary Exchange Schemes. The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 28 September 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

For the full job details and application process visit Handshake.  Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk. We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form‌.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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