Finance & Financial Analysis Graduate Jobs in Birmingham

BDO Graduate Advisory role working on client projects across areas such as M&A, forensic accounting, valuations and business restructuring, while developing analytical, commercial and management skills.A bit about usBig responsibility. Personal support. That’s Beyond the Ordinary. Want to solve complex problems, work with clients and build experience across challenging projects? Welcome to the Advisory Graduate Programme at BDO.The programme starts on Monday, 20th September 2027, for an organisation-wide induction (you need to be able to attend).A bit about AdvisoryAdvisory at BDO can mean working on everything from business restructuring to fraud investigations, with specialist areas spanning Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services (FAVS), to Business Restructuring. You’ll use creative and analytical thinking to tackle real challenges, while working alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders.You’ll get the chance to take on responsibility, build client experience and develop your confidence as you go. And while you’ll be trusted to step up, you’ll have people around you to ask questions, learn from and support your development.It’s big responsibility with personal support – and the chance to see where your strengths can take you.And a bit about the programmeOver three years, you’ll gain hands-on experience while studying towards a professional qualification - the ACA.You’ll learn directly from subject matter experts while building your technical, commercial and management skills through client work. As your experience grows, so will the responsibility you’re given – with opportunities to contribute to projects, build client relationships and develop specialist expertise.Our graduates talk about working directly with partners and directors, leading client conversations and taking on responsibility earlier than they expected. They also talk about having approachable people around them to help as they develop.It means you can keep stretching yourself while having the personal support to build your confidence and shape where your career goes next.When you successfully complete the programme and pass the exams, you’ll be fully qualified as an accountant, and guaranteed a permanent role with us.As for youYou’re adaptable, curious and ready to get involved. You enjoy solving problems, thinking things through and working with other people. You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. Bring your logical thinking, curiosity and willingness to learn, and you’ll have the experience and support to develop from there.Join us in our Birmingham hub.One thing to note: you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided, so please consider this carefully before applying. Time together in person matters – whether that’s in the office or with clients. It gives you more opportunities to learn from your team, build relationships and get the most from working together.Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, for example BTEC Extended Diploma). Please note: we do not use UCAS points. You’ll be asked to provide evidence if you’re successful in securing an offerGCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. You’ll also need to provide evidence if successfulCommitment to balance study and professional workThe right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements for sponsorship set by the Home Office. Applications from candidates who have their own legal right to work within the UK must cover the duration of their 4-year training contract and employment)What you get in returnOur benefits are designed to support your life in and outside of work, with options including additional leave, gym membership and employee discounts, alongside pension, health and wellbeing support and a range of protection benefits.£29,000 per annumClosing date for applications is Sunday 15th November 2026Before you goWherever you join BDO, you’ll have the chance to learn by doing, work with clients and build your career with people around you to support your development. The opportunity to build your experience, confidence and career without having to do it alone.Big responsibility. Personal support.That’s Beyond the Ordinary.Our organisation is distinctive because we preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities.

Posted today

Dains Graduate Tax Assistant role gaining experience across Personal Tax, Employment Tax, VAT and Corporate Tax, while supporting tax compliance, returns, planning and client advisory work.Are you ready to shape your future in accountancy and business advisory?If you’re an enthusiastic graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career, The Dains Group could offer you a range of opportunities. Dains are hiring for a Tax Assistant to join our Birmingham office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in tax alongside become a qualified ACA/CTA chartered accountant. This exciting opportunity offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple tax disciplines, helping you build a well-rounded foundation for a successful career in tax advisory.Our Tax Teams:You’ll gain exposure through a structured rotational programme, where you'll spend time within our Personal Tax, Employment Tax, VAT and Corporate Tax teams. You’ll be working alongside experienced professionals and developing the technical expertise, commercial awareness and client relationship skills needed for a successful career in tax.You’ll work with businesses and individuals to ensure they meet their tax obligations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and planning. Our tax experts are detail orientated individuals who provide tailored advice to clients. You will help to support the preparation of tax returns, advising on compliance and supporting with complex transactions. You'll gain exposure to individual and business taxation, corporate tax matters as well as employee benefits and reward structures, all whilst becoming a chartered tax advisor. You’ll be fully supported as you study for your ACA/CTA qualification, gaining valuable experience across different areas of tax along the way. After qualifying, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in the field that excites you most and continue developing your career as a trusted tax professional.What You'll Get:A 3 year structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ACA/CTA)25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.A comprehensive induction programme helping to set you up for success. Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.Paid professional subscriptions.Regular personal/professional development reviews. Paid volunteering daysRegular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform. Entry Requirements:Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship. 

Posted yesterday

Barclays UK Corporate Banking Graduate Programme is a graduate role developing banking, financial analysis, client relationship, research, and corporate finance skills while working with UK corporate clients.Job descriptionGraduate Programme OverviewIf you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.Why the UK Corporate Banking Graduate programme?The Barclays UK Corporate bank oversees senior corporate coverage within the bank's home market. This unit strategically collaborates with major corporate clients in the UK to address their banking requirements. What distinguishes us is our industry-specialised approach, ensuring all our staff are experts within our chosen markets. With regional offices providing nationwide coverage, we can effectively assist and engage with all UK corporations, utilising a localised relationship model.On the Graduate programme, you will gain foundational banking knowledge, teaching you about a bank's role in the UK economy. You will help aid strategic clients with diverse needs, from everyday banking to intricate mergers, acquisitions, and broader areas like Environmental, Social and Governance planning. As a UK Corporate graduate, you'll learn vital relationship and technical skills for a banking career. Our aim is to shape graduates into future Relationship Directors and technical experts representing Barclays Corporate bank. Throughout your tenure, you will engage with various banking divisions, mastering the skills required for exceptional Corporate banking. You'll tackle complex corporate transactions, aiding clients in achieving growth and success.UK Corporate Banking at BarclaysUK Corporate Bank supports large and medium corporate clients turning over £6.5m pa up to FTSE 350 firms. We provide the financial and advisory capabilities UK businesses need –day-to-day banking to complex corporate financing arrangements. Our dedicated sector and regional specialists leverage market-leading relationships, powerful data and insights, and the wider Barclays network, to deliver innovative financing solutions that help achieve a more expansive, better-connected future for our clients.Who we're looking forTo be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree in any area.Ideally, you'll be interested in the UK corporate marketplace and have analytical skills. You'll have some experience translating data and be a good communicator. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2029.Working in BirminghamBarclays Snowhill is at the heart of the professional district and commands a workforce of around 1000. With great transport links to Birmingham Grand Central and Snowhill train stations as well as the local metro. Our office has a dedicated staff coffee shop and deli and break out areas for staff. There is also a presentation theatre for client and staff events. Our office boasts a great working environment as well as opportunities to network across the city.Purpose of the roleTo participate in the day-to-day activities of the UK Corporate Banking division, providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed client focussed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.AccountabilitiesManagement of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for UK Corporate Banking.Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for UK Corporate Banking.Analyst ExpectationsTo perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.Partner with other functions and business areas.Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services and processes within the function.Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Posted 14 days ago