SSE
Finance Summer Placements
Job Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Description
About the Role
Duration: 8-10 weeks commencing June 2025
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth
Salary:Circa £23,422 per annum pro rata
Working Pattern:Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Our Summer Internship programme provides you with a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a FTSE 100 Finance team, building your network and developing your financial acumen through exposure to key stakeholders within an exciting Group. You will learn about a number of functions within SSE Finance and gain skills which will allow you to become an integral part of the team, working with your colleagues in our Glasgow and Perth offices for the duration of your placement. You will gain incredible insight into the energy industry whilst learning how we make a difference first hand. We recruit many of our internship roles into permanent graduate positions, so the internship is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career.
Whilst you are at SSE, you will receive on the job coaching that will prepare you for work on key financial tasks such as financial analysis and reporting, as well as key involvement in a range of commercial and financial projects. This will develop your understanding of what SSE really do and set you up for a role in our business at an exciting time of change and growth. You will gain valuable insight into life at SSE Finance, where professional qualifications and further studies are also supported across the Group.
You will be entrusted with graduate level responsibilities and spend the balance of your time within the Finance Departments of the largest SSE businesses. During these placements you will be working alongside experienced and professionally qualified SSE staff, and will become part of the SSE trainee community with an allocated buddy. Our finance wide social events will afford you an opportunity to broaden your network and build relationships.
This summer placement set up will offer a unique opportunity to work with and gain experience in financial accounting, management accounting and business decision making over an 8-10 week period.
What do I need?
You will be entering your final year of study in the autumn of 2025 and will be studying an accountancy, finance or business degree.
About our Business
We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for students who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement pro rata, discounted gym membership and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online.Closing date is 11pm on Sunday, 29th September, 2024.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal recordsand credit check.
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Location: Glasgow, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Duration: 8-10 weeks commencing June 2025
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth
Salary:Circa £23,422 per annum pro rata
Working Pattern:Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Our Summer Internship programme provides you with a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a FTSE 100 Finance team, building your network and developing your financial acumen through exposure to key stakeholders within an exciting Group. You will learn about a number of functions within SSE Finance and gain skills which will allow you to become an integral part of the team, working with your colleagues in our Glasgow and Perth offices for the duration of your placement. You will gain incredible insight into the energy industry whilst learning how we make a difference first hand. We recruit many of our internship roles into permanent graduate positions, so the internship is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career.
Whilst you are at SSE, you will receive on the job coaching that will prepare you for work on key financial tasks such as financial analysis and reporting, as well as key involvement in a range of commercial and financial projects. This will develop your understanding of what SSE really do and set you up for a role in our business at an exciting time of change and growth. You will gain valuable insight into life at SSE Finance, where professional qualifications and further studies are also supported across the Group.
You will be entrusted with graduate level responsibilities and spend the balance of your time within the Finance Departments of the largest SSE businesses. During these placements you will be working alongside experienced and professionally qualified SSE staff, and will become part of the SSE trainee community with an allocated buddy. Our finance wide social events will afford you an opportunity to broaden your network and build relationships.
This summer placement set up will offer a unique opportunity to work with and gain experience in financial accounting, management accounting and business decision making over an 8-10 week period.
What do I need?
You will be entering your final year of study in the autumn of 2025 and will be studying an accountancy, finance or business degree.
About our Business
We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for students who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement pro rata, discounted gym membership and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online.Closing date is 11pm on Sunday, 29th September, 2024.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal recordsand credit check.
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Location: Glasgow, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
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