Accountancy and Finance Graduate Programme at Babcock International Group in Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG +5 more…

Job description

• On our Accounting and Finance Graduate Programme, you’ll be involved in financial activities that support some of the most complex and high-profile areas of our business. From major defence programmes to strategic operations, you’ll help teams make informed decisions and drive performance.
• You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of financial disciplines – such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis – across different areas of the organisation. This will help you get to grips with the complexities of company-based accounting and financial management in a global business environment.
• You’ll also work towards a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) qualification through the Level 7 Accounting or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship – a master’s degree-level programme designed to develop aspiring professionals into fully competent, confident, and credible finance leaders. It’s an ideal pathway for those looking to accelerate their career and reach the top of the accountancy profession.
• This three-year programme is built around three 12-month placements, each designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of accountancy and finance. You’ll rotate through roles in project and financial accounting, gaining broad exposure to different areas of the business and developing a well-rounded skill set.
• Each rotation offers the opportunity to work on varied projects within a sector or business, helping you build confidence, capability, and clarity about your future career path.
• From day one, you’ll receive structured support and dedicated mentorship to help you be your best throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
• You’ll also work towards the CIMA Professional Qualification, which leads to Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status and Associate of Chartered Management Accountants (ACMA) membership. This globally recognised designation demonstrates your ability to lead and support organisations through complex financial environments.
• The programme blends academic learning with practical experience, giving you the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to thrive in a finance career.
• When you complete the programme, you’ll move into a substantive role within Accountancy and Finance at Babcock. From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

Responsibilities

• Involved in financial activities supporting complex and high-profile areas of the business.
• Gain exposure to financial disciplines such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Work towards CIMA qualification through Level 7 Accounting or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship.
• Rotate through roles in project and financial accounting over three 12-month placements.
• Receive structured support and mentorship, join Graduate Development Programme.
• Move into a substantive role within Accountancy and Finance after programme completion.

Requirements

• You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a bachelor's or master's degree, with a demonstrable interest in Finance, working with numbers, and solving problems.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

Skills

Required

• Demonstrable interest in Finance
• Working with numbers
• Solving problems

Benefits

• We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
• In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:
• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.
• You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.