Job Details
Finance Graduate - Watford
Skanska
Overview
We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
Permanent
1 Hercules Way, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7GS, United Kingdom
Key information
You’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.
This role sits within our Finance team at our Head Office in Leavesden, Watford. This role is designed to develop your technical accounting skills, commercial awareness and data analysis through hands-on experience and a variety of structured learning placements across the business.
Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
Interviews: The Assessment Centre for this role will be held in person, during the week commencing 12th January and 26th January 2026.
About the role
- Assist with cashflow management, transaction recording, general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations to help deliver accurate corporate reporting and business controls.
- Work with finance and operations colleagues to complete month-end and year-end activities, support audits and contribute to continuous process improvement and robust process documentation.
- Maintain and improve process documentation and contribute to small improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and control.
- Develop technical accounting skills and commercial awareness through a variety of placements across the business.
- Actively participate in the Skanska Graduate Programme, complete assigned development activities, and progress toward obtaining your accountancy qualification.
Requirements
- Final-year student or recent graduate with a Finance, Business or Maths related degree.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Accounting system skills.
- Strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact, demonstrated through collaborative teamwork and proactive problem-solving.
- Enthusiastic learner dedicated to personal and professional development, with a willingness to work towards professional accountancy qualification.