Finance Intern


Job Location:

St Albans - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 20001 - 25000
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB PURPOSE

For those in their penultimate year of study undertaking a degree including placement experience. Opportunity to experience working in a professional and organised environment for a multi-billion-pound fuel industry retailer. Focus is for self-development and learning with chances to make meaningful contributions to business ideas and processes. Mentored by a helpful and friendly finance team. Additional opportunities to integrate and work with other teams in the business.

Start Date: August 2026

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • To support the Control team with month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
  • Posting month-end journals and providing commentary on P&L lines variances month on month and to budget
  • Support with ad hoc projects
  • To improve understanding around the P&L and balance sheet
  • Support with statutory accounts preparation
  • Support with tax capital allowances calculations
  • Work with other business stakeholders to support their needs
  • Work in finance operations to develop understanding of core business finance processes
  • Suggest improvements to processes to improve efficiencies
  • Opportunity to also work in other finance departments to gain experience and support them e.g. FP&A
  • Follow business specific guidelines and health & safety procedures

DIMENSIONS

No set responsibilities to start with these are designed around your learning style and eagerness towards different aspects. Main responsibility is to support the Control team members with their tasks to gain experience with the aim through the year of taking extra responsibility as experience and confidence grows. Probationary period of 3 months to judge strengths and weaknesses whilst gaining understanding of financial processes then progressing on to self-accountabilities.

WORK CONTEXT

Working in a modern and professional office environment 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday based in St Albans. Granted home working one day per week.

COMPLEXITY

MFG is constantly undergoing change and improvement and the candidate is expected to take on new tasks and processes keeping up with the fast-paced environment. There are no expectations for the candidate to work extra hours and learning is structured at the candidates own pace. Support and resources are available to self-review with regular 1 to 1s to discuss progress.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Studying a degree relating to accounting or finance with any additional elements such as business management economics etc.
  • Minimum of 120 UCAS points (BBB)
  • Right To Work in the UK required
  • Strong work ethic and ability to remain motivated under pressure
  • Good communication and team-working skills
  • Some/basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 (specifically Excel)
  • Strong organizational skills and self-management
  • Desire to expand skillset and knowledge
  • Ability to analyse large datasets and draw conclusions
  • Confidence to share opinions and challenge processes

The Company

MFG is committed to being a great place to work. We are very proud of what we do and are continually striving to be better. At MFG we encourage our people to take responsibility embrace change and challenge the norms.

We have a culture of striving to deliver the best service to our customers while also bringing out the best in our people. We recognise the strength of teamwork and we celebrate our successes together. Our people are rewarded well for their efforts recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes to our business.

The Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development

Employee Recognition Scheme

Volunteer Days

Online Discounts

Our People

  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Nevinda Sanka Silva
Regional Manager

Joining MFG has provided me with an exceptional opportunity to contribute to our companys ambitious expansion plans as we continue to manage existing MFG sites and integrate new Morrisons fuel stations into our network. At MFG we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and a dual-fuel strategy for the future of mobility across the nation.

Vicki Pitcher
HSE Manager

MFG has provided me with the opportunity and training to develop in the direction of my chosen career path. I now support the infrastructure team and am working in a more Health and Safety focused role. I have completed the IOSH Managing Safely Course and MFG supported me in completing my NEBOSH qualification.

Maria Eaton
Finance Director Finance Operations

MFG always identifies and rewards great performance. Employees are passionate about the business and the role that they each play in making it a great success.

Nick Perduno
EV Programme Manager

MFG has given me a fantastic opportunity to help our ambitious plan of rolling out EV Hubs across the country. The companys successful growth whilst remaining relatively small in respect of staff numbers creates a feeling of working for a family business and being part of that family.

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Required Experience:

Intern

JOB PURPOSEFor those in their penultimate year of study undertaking a degree including placement experience. Opportunity to experience working in a professional and organised environment for a multi-billion-pound fuel industry retailer. Focus is for self-development and learning with chances to make...