Buy It Direct Group

3-year Finance Graduate programme combining accounting training (CIMA) with hands-on experience in financial reporting, business partnering, and AI-driven automation in an eCommerce businessLaunch your career at the intersection of finance and AIAt Buy It Direct, you won’t just train to become a qualified accountant; you’ll play a hands-on role in transforming a fast-growing eCommerce business through AI and automation.This is a three-year graduate programme designed to fast-track you into a Finance Manager or Business Partner role, combining a professional qualification with real-world impact from day one.What you’ll getStarting salary of £26,500 per annum Increasing by up to £5,000 each year, based on performance milestones and experienceFully funded CIMA qualificationA structured development programme with clear progressionHands-on experience with AI, automation, and data-driven decision-makingThe opportunity to work on real projects that directly impact the businessThe programmeYear 1 – Build your foundationsGet to grips with how finance works in a real business.• Support month-end processes (journals, accruals, reconciliations) • Assist with audits, reporting, and core finance operations • Develop strong financial and analytical skills • Begin your CIMA qualification • Start using AI tools to support reporting and analysisYear 2 – Take ownershipStep into more responsibility and start influencing decisions.• Take ownership of parts of the month-end process • Prepare VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations • Analyse performance vs budgets and forecasts • Present insights to internal stakeholders • Contribute to automation and AI-driven process improvementsYear 3 – Make an impactOperate at a Finance Manager / Business Partner level.• Own management accounts for a business area • Lead month-end and deliver accurate, timely reporting • Partner with stakeholders across the business • Provide insight and challenge to support better decisions • Lead AI and automation initiatives to improve performance • Mentor junior team membersWhat we’re looking for• A 2:1 degree (any discipline — we value mindset over subject) • Motivation to complete a professional qualification (CIMA) • A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership • Curiosity about how businesses perform and grow • Strong numerical and problem-solving skills • Interest in technology, automation, and AI • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environmentWhere this can take youBy the end of the programme, you’ll be:• A fully qualified management accountant • A confident commercial thinker influencing business decisions • Experienced in using AI and automation to improve performance • Ready to step into a Finance Manager or Business Partner roleIf you’re looking for more than a traditional finance graduate role and want to be part of how technology is shaping the future of business, this is your opportunity.

Posted 14 days ago