Finance Graduate Programme

Applications for our Finance Graduate Programme will open in September 2026. Check back then for updates.

For more information about our Finance Graduate Programme, feel free to email our Early Careers Team at .

Your future in finance starts here Recently graduated, or on track to complete your degree in 2027? Looking for a career that combines analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and professional development within an international professional services environment? Our Finance Graduate Programme offers an exciting opportunity to launch your career within the Management Accounting team of a leading European law firm. This is more than a graduate job. From your first day, you'll be part of a team that helps drive business performance across Fieldfisher's UK and European offices. You'll gain valuable hands on experience, develop specialist financial skills, and build a strong commercial understanding of how a successful international law firm operates. Based in our Belfast office, you'll join a collaborative and supportive Management Accounting team, working alongside experienced finance professionals who are passionate about developing future talent. Through structured training, meaningful responsibilities, and ongoing support, you'll build the technical expertise, confidence and professional skills needed for a successful long term career in finance.

Why choose Fieldfisher? Great start, great network Your experience begins with our Early Careers induction programme, where you'll join fellow graduates, apprentices and trainees from across the business. You'll gain valuable insight into Fieldfisher's culture, strategy and international operations while building connections with colleagues that will support you throughout your career.

Real responsibility from day one You'll contribute to meaningful work immediately, supporting financial reporting, analysis and business decision making across the firm. As your skills and confidence develop, you'll take increasing ownership of tasks and projects while making a genuine contribution to the success of the business.

Structured development We'll invest in your development through a comprehensive programme of technical and professional learning. Alongside hands on experience, you'll participate in workshops, training sessions and development activities designed to help you become a commercially minded finance professional.

International exposure As a European law firm with offices across the UK and Europe, you'll gain experience working in an international business environment and develop an understanding of the financial drivers that influence decision making across multiple jurisdictions.

How your graduate programme takes shape Two years. One team. Endless opportunities to learn.

Over the two-year programme, you'll be based within our Management Accounting team, providing support to colleagues across the business while developing a broad understanding of management accounting within a professional services environment.

You'll gradually build your expertise across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and stakeholder engagement, helping the firm make informed commercial decisions.

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed the technical knowledge, business understanding and professional confidence needed to accelerate your career within finance.

Two years. One team. Endless opportunities to learn.

How your graduate programme takes shape

Over the two-year programme, you'll be based within our Management Accounting team, providing support to colleagues across the business while developing a broad understanding of management accounting within a professional services environment.

You'll gradually build your expertise across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and stakeholder engagement, helping the firm make informed commercial decisions.By the end of the programme, you'll have developed the technical knowledge, business understanding and professional confidence needed to accelerate your career within finance.You'll gradually build your expertise across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and stakeholder engagement, helping the firm make informed commercial decisions.By the end of the programme, you'll have developed the technical knowledge, business understanding and professional confidence needed to accelerate your career within finance.

What will you do? Management reporting and month-end processes You'll support the preparation and delivery of financial information that helps leaders understand business performance and make informed decisions.

This could include:

• Assisting with month-end and year-end management accounting processes
• Preparing management reports and supporting reconciliations
• Reviewing financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Supporting reporting deadlines and key finance deliverables

Budgeting and forecasting Strong financial planning is essential to business success.

You'll gain experience by:

Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts

• Gathering and validating financial information from teams across the business
• Analysing variances between actual and forecast performance
• Helping identify trends, risks and opportunities

Financial analysis and commercial insight You'll learn how finance professionals transform data into meaningful business insights.

You'll:

• Analyse financial performance and key business drivers
• Prepare reports and commentary for senior stakeholders
• Support decision making through clear analysis and recommendations

Business partnering Successful finance teams work closely with colleagues across the business.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance and operational teams
• Support discussions with budget holders and internal stakeholders
• Build confidence communicating financial information
• Develop strong relationship management skills

Systems, technology and continuous improvement

• Use finance systems, Excel and reporting tools
• Support reporting and process improvements
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives
• Develop data analysis and problem solving skills

Our Early Careers Strategy is built around helping talented individuals realise their potential. Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from a tailored development curriculum that combines technical finance training with broader business and professional skills.

Your development programme may include:

• Finance systems training
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Presentation and communication workshops
• Commercial awareness development
• Business partnering skills
• Project management fundamentals
• Personal effectiveness and professional development
• Confidence and stakeholder management training

Your support network You'll never be expected to navigate your journey alone. You'll receive support from:

• A dedicated line manager
• The wider Management Accounting team
• Our Early Careers Team
• Our People Development Team
• Regular development reviews and feedback sessions

You'll also have access to our Belfast Business Skills Syllabus, providing additional opportunities to develop key professional capabilities.

Could this be the programme for you? We're looking for curious, ambitious and motivated graduates who are excited by the opportunity to learn, develop and build a career in finance.

To apply, you'll need:

• 2:1 degree, achieved or predicted
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What we're looking for We look for individuals who demonstrate:

• Curiosity and a desire to learn
• Strong problem solving ability
• Initiative and accountability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Resilience and adaptability
• A commitment to continuous improvement

We believe talent exists in every community and background. If mitigating circumstances have affected your academic performance, we encourage you to apply and share your circumstances with us. We review every application holistically and consider potential alongside achievement.

What to expect from our recruitment process

A strengths based approach

Stage 1: Online application

Stage 2: Online assessment

Stage 4: Assessment centre

Reasonable Adjustments

Everyone should have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their potential.

Access, inclusion and support

We welcome conversations about reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during the programme itself. Whatever support you may need, we'll work with you to create an inclusive and accessible experience. At Fieldfisher, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed is fundamental to who we are.

What you'll gain at Fieldfisher Structured development and support A comprehensive graduate programme combining professional development, technical training and practical experience.

International business exposure Experience working within a European law firm, supporting offices and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Professional network
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