Description
At M&S, Finance plays a vital role in helping the business make confident, well-informed decisions. You’ll join a collaborative Finance team based in Salford Quays, continuing to evolve and improve how they work. This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and partnering with colleagues across the business to make a real impact.
The assessment centre on Thursday, 19th November, will include:
- A structured interview
- A practical finance-based exercise
- A collaborative group task
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support effective decision-making.
- Use data to challenge assumptions, uncover opportunities, and provide clear commentary and recommendations.
- Maintain a strong financial control environment, supporting reconciliations and investigating variances.
- Partner with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, resolving queries and communicating financial information clearly.
Requirements:
- Part-qualified accountant working towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
- Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and financial systems.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Benefits:
- 20% colleague discount on M&S products and third-party brands.
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
- Strong pension and life assurance.
- Tailored induction and training.
- Exclusive perks and savings through M&S Choices portal.
- Market-leading family policies.
- 24/7 wellbeing support.
- One paid volunteer day a year.
- Full study support for CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.