Finance Trainee

This 2-year fixed-term contract offers a graduate-level trainee the opportunity to join a 30-person specialist team at Elmsall, taking on hands-on responsibilities in financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and KPI analysis for a large-scale international warehouse and distribution network.

The Role

At NEXT, we work at pace and we never stand still. Our logistics operation is a large-scale international business and we are looking for a Finance Trainee to join our team of 30 specialists at Elmsall.

This is a great opportunity to build your professional experience within a fast-moving retail environment. You will gain hands-on experience from day one, supporting a network that spans nine warehouses and international hubs across Ireland, Germany and the Middle East.

What You Will Take On

Working within the Logistics Finance team, you will help us make a difference by providing clear reporting and analysis for our Online Distribution operation.

• Learning to evolve by assisting with month-end accounts and financial reporting.

• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances to keep our data accurate.

• Producing weekly and monthly KPI reports that help our operational teams work smart.

• Inviting collaboration by working closely with Distribution and Operations teams to understand costs.

• Assisting with forecasting, budgeting and monthly finance packs.

• Supporting projects like investment appraisals and onboarding new third-party clients.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for a proactive person who is ready to learn and grow with us. Whether you are a recent graduate or currently studying for a finance qualification, you should have a genuine interest in building a long-term career in Finance.

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics, or relevant finance experience.

• An interest in studying towards ACCA or CIMA qualifications.

• Strong numerical skills and confidence working with data in Excel.

• Great attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.

• The ability to speak clearly and build relationships across different departments.

• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a changing environment.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)

• Company performance based bonus

• Sharesave scheme

• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas

• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty

• Early VIP access to sale stock

• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops

• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices

• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services

• Free on-site parking

• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing

• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification

• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store

• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more