Finance & Financial Analysis Graduate Jobs in Bristol

This 30-month Graduate Solicitor Apprentice program within DAC Beachcroft's Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team focuses on preparing for the SQE1 and SQE2 exams while gaining hands-on experience in legal research, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions ($M\&A$), and document drafting.DAC Beachcroft has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice within our Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team. This is a 30 month full-time contract based in our Bristol office, with a start date in September. Forming an integral part of an established team of over 40 fee earners, the main purpose of this role is to provide an excellent standard of support to the team across the practice areas in Bristol and London.  Joining DAC Beachcroft as a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice offers a structured path to becoming a fully qualified solicitor, with comprehensive support through the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, enhancing your skills in legal research, client interaction, document preparation and case management. Throughout the programme you will have a dedicated study day each week with BPP University.All course and exam fees are covered and you'll earn a competitive salary while you learn. Additionally, you'll benefit from professional development through access to supervisors, mentors, and skills coaches, along with a range of employee benefits such as pension plans, healthcare cover, and gym memberships. The day release study format ensures a balanced approach to work and study, making it an excellent opportunity to build a successful legal career at DAC Beachcroft.The Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team at DAC Beachcroft is a large team with a significant presence in our offices in Bristol and London. The Bristol and London teams work closely together to provide an excellent service for our clients. The main focus of the team's work is dealing with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate and finance transactions, insolvency situations and general advisory work. The work is project based, very involved and engaging. Our clients are discerning and expect a gold standard of service. We advise a number of in-house legal teams at major corporates as well as significant clients in the healthcare, real estate and financial services sectors.Key Responsibilities• Providing a first class client-facing service, liaising positively with clients and their support staff over the phone, email and in person, and building relationships as appropriate• Accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, agreements and other documents• Amending documents, proof reading and creating comparisons to highlight changes• Preparing draft engagement letters• Opening and closing files• Liaising with overseas counsel.The Ideal Candidate• A can-do, proactive attitude to approaching new tasks and picking up work• The motivation to pursue a career in the Legal sector• High levels of attention to detail and good relationship building skills• Must work well within a team and high pressure environments• Experience of Microsoft Office programmes • Reliable and adaptable, with a good attention to detail• Enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learnRequirements• A qualifying Law degree at a 2:1 or above;• A minimum of BBB at A Level or equivalent;• At least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and MathsImportant information about fundingThis role is offered as a Level 7 apprenticeship and is subject to government apprenticeship funding rules. Under current national policy, only individuals who meet the government’s eligibility criteria can be enrolled on a levy-funded Level 7 apprenticeship.We welcome applications from all candidates and will discuss individual eligibility and options as part of the recruitment process.About DAC BeachcroftWe are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders.

Posted 2 days ago

This structured two-year graduate programme provides hands-on rotation experience across private client and wealth planning teams, enabling you to build client relationships, analyze market data, and earn benchmark professional investment qualifications.Programme overview:At Schroders, our two-year Graduate Programme provides a unique opportunity to gain broad experience across our award-winning teams. Based in one of our Cazenove Capital offices, which are in London, Oxford, Bristol, Birmingham, Chester, Manchester, Leeds, and Edinburgh, this structured programme is designed to develop your skills, expand your industry knowledge, and prepare you for a successful career in Wealth Management. Who we’re looking for:We are looking for graduates who are passionate about Wealth Management, resilient in a dynamic environment, and eager to build lasting relationships with clients from all walks of life. You will excel if you are analytical, proactive, and truly client-focused, with the curiosity to keep learning and the confidence to communicate with integrity and empathy. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, be interested in world events and markets, and have a strong desire to solve problems, innovate, and help clients reach their financial goals.Required skills and capabilities:Numerical ability: Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to analyse complex data using critical thinking, identify errors and draw meaningful insights.General commercial awareness: Broad awareness of world events, enabling you to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and articulate your reasoning.Growth mindset & curiosity: Proactive, eager to learn and adapt, with a positive mindset and commitment to self-development and learning.Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt your style for different audiences and comfortable speaking to clients in person or over the phone.Innovation & problem-solving: Analytical thinker who can understand client issues, adapt quickly, and use available tools and knowledge to develop practical and effective solutions.Collaboration & relationship building: Empathetic and a strong listener, able to work well within teams, build rapport easily, and foster teamwork and trust.If you want to begin your career in Wealth Management by working with experts, helping clients, and developing broad professional skills, we would love to hear from you.The team:Cazenove Capital is the dedicated Wealth Management business of the Schroder Group in the UK, renowned for providing specialist financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, charities, and their advisers. Leveraging the investment expertise of both Cazenove Capital and Schroders, as well as carefully selected external providers, we deliver leading portfolio management, banking, and wealth planning services. Our longstanding client relationships and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity have established us as a leader in private wealth management.As a graduate, you will gain hands-on experience through a broad programme across core areas of our Wealth business while based in one of our Private Client and Wealth Planning teams.  You will collaborate with experienced professionals, work closely with clients, and develop a strong understanding of investments, financial planning, and client relationship management.Knowledge, experience and qualifications we’re looking for:An honours degree or equivalent – we’re not fussed when it comes to your degree subject or predicted grade, however a STEM or finance related degree would be beneficial You will be in your final year of study or already graduatedA good working knowledge of document production software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointThe ability to understand our target audiencesBenefits of joining us:When you join our graduate programme at Schroders, you will benefit from a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, including:Professional qualifications: achieve the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) in your first few weeks—the UK’s benchmark entry qualification for investment professionalsOpportunity to complete industry led Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification (CISI) – Level 7 Comprehensive training: access immersive training sessions covering industry knowledge, technical skills, and essential soft skills to help you adapt, thrive, and make an impact from day oneSenior networking opportunities: attend exclusive “Lunch and Learns” and “Coffee Hours” hosted by senior leaders, allowing you to build your network within the industryBuddy system: be paired with a dedicated buddy to support your transition into both the programme and the wider businessWellbeing support: access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24-hour confidential counselling and resources on a range of topics, including mental healthBy joining us, you will be part of an inclusive environment where your learning, wellbeing, and professional growth are a priority.

Posted 15 days ago

This two-year rotational programme provides comprehensive experience across accounting, commercial negotiations, financial operations, and strategic planning while supporting graduates in attaining professional qualifications.Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Starting in September 2026, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Finance roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Career Starter Team.  The successful candidate will perform a number of roles during their time on the scheme interacting with all areas of the Finance functions of the company.Rotations may involve working on any of the following areas:Accounting.This team manage the financial compliance and statutory reporting for 18 Boeing legal entities across the UK and Ireland working closely with our colleagues in other finance disciplines. Tasks in this team will includeInternal & external audits supportMonth-end activities including journal preparationPosting and control and assisting on group reporting requirementsReconciliation preparation and improvementIssues management and metrics reportingCommercialThis team manage our contractual relationships with our customers from initial requests for tender through contract negotiations, estimating and pricing to contract award and any ongoing customer and contract management through the contract lifecycle.  Tasks in this team will include:Creation and execution of Proposal Plan of Action to ensure bid and proposal activity is performed in accordance with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) required governance process.Negotiation of contract terms & conditionsBeing the point of contact for our customersFinancial Operations (Fin Ops)This team manage the financial performance reporting of our contracts, estimating and forecasting costs to complete on our long-term contracts, managing risks and opportunities with program managers and other disciplines. Tasks in this team will include:Supporting control account managers across Boeing.Liaising with Project Managers and wider teams to capture forecast inputs to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) monthly forecast process for assigned contracts.Provision of reporting to PMs / FP&A to explain variances against prior forecast and plan for assigned contacts.Collation of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs to determine expected profitability of assigned contracts upon completionFinancial Planning & AnalysisThe FP&A team manage the consolidated reporting and forecasting of Orders, Revenue, Earnings and Cash for our programs on a monthly, quarterly, annual and for our 5 year Long Range Business Plan. This team also manage our overhead costs to ensure affordability for our contracts. Task in this team will include:Consolidation of forecast inputs from Financial Operations on a monthly basis to facilitate creation of group reporting information.Collation of variance analysis for assigned business areas, partnering with the Financial Operations teams to ensure explanations are cohesive for group reporting.Partnering with Business Development / Strategy and PMs during the annual Long RangeBusiness Plan (LRBP) process to ensure financial objectives are consistent with the wider Business strategy.Monthly tracking and reporting of overhead costs to wider basis to ensure affordability on our contracts and provide insight to take steps where necessary to address deviations from forecast.Within our Graduate scheme you will also have the opportunity to;Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problemsExperience our products and systems up closeDirect interaction with our company leadersBuild a lasting professional networkGain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in BoeingExperience multiple Boeing locations around the UKWork towards attaining professional qualificationExplore a function outside of FinanceEssential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Qualified to degree level in Accounting & Finance or similar. No Minimum degree grade or GPA score required.Confidence or willingness to present and host meetingsStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels.To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivatedEffective communication skillsAttention to detail and high focus on quality outputsTo be inclusive and enthusiasticData manipulation and analytics skills, high competency in MS ExcelPLEASE NOTE:The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Find your future with us.Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 22, 2026

Posted 20 days ago