Finance Summer Internship

Job Purpose:

The intern will shadow employees in several departments and will be required to observe and learn technical skills relating to the civil engineering and manufacturing industry. The intern will be able to multi-task, pivot and stay organised. This role will work closely with the Finance team to consistently deliver on business objectives and will contribute to providing an efficient and timely service to the business with regard to department related tasks assigned by the department manager.

Interns will also get exposure to additional departments to give an insight into how departments interact and collaborate.

The intern will also be required to complete an agreed independent project, with some support from their supervisor and team members. They will also contribute to a group project alongside other interns.

Interns can expect to be invited to engage in some community focused activity and there will be social activities to attend, to give interns a chance to meet people across the organisation and understand our organisational culture.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop interpersonal and administrative skills.

- Contribute to the smooth running of business project relevant to the interns skill and industry.

- Support with the collation of data and methodical file management.

- Gain an understanding of statutory accounts and the auditing process.

- Support with data cleansing and automation.

- Assist with enhancing the process for onboarding new suppliers.

Key competencies:

Health & safety – Protects the environment by adhering to legislation and organisational procedures.

Health & safety - Checks own work for errors, makes relevant amendments ensuring high quality output

Integrity – Clarifies and explains reasoning behind their approach to work

Teamwork & diversity – Sees value in collaborating with others, when appropriate, to deliver improved outcomes for the customer

Continuing Personal Growth - Seeks clarity and feedback to understand what is expected of them

Continuing Personal Growth - Demonstrates courage to take opportunities outside of their comfort zone

Accountability - Reliable, trusted to do what they say they will do, within the deadline.

Continuous Innovation - Acknowledging mistakes or errors, reflecting on what went wrong, and using this as a learning experience to improve future performance

Education/Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

- Good communication skills – written and verbal communication

- Some understanding of accounting, finance or business studies relating to accounting.

- Organisational Skills

- Ability to use initiative

- Adaptability and resilience

- Proficient in Microsoft excel

- Ability to work independently

- Problem solving and decision making

- Curiosity and inquisitiveness

- Self – motivation

- Tenacity / determination

- Ability to plan and prioritise

- Creativity

This position is located in Blackburn, Lancashire. Pay is commensurate with skill set and experience. Tensar International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 8-12 weeks

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackburn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently studying a Bachelors Degree at a UK university?
• Do you currently live within 20 miles of Blackburn?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2023
Reference ID: VA126
Expected start date: 19/06/2023