Finance Intern - Global Accounting

About our group:

Seagate offers data storage solutions to help people and businesses maximize the value of data. The Springtown location plays an integral role in the manufacturing process of the group, and the local finance team plays a key role in the Global Accounting organization, supporting a number of group companies in EMEA and beyond. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic team environment. 

About the role - you will:

We have an exciting opportunity for an 11-month internship/placement in the Finance organization, commencing in September 2025. 

You will:

•    Join the global Technical Accounting/External Reporting organization. 
•    Gain significant experience working in a busy Finance team.
•    Learn and take responsibility for financial reporting and technical accounting tasks, supporting other team members. 
•    Have the opportunity to learn from different teams within the global Finance organization.
•    Work on projects that contribute to the ongoing success of the team, for example designing and implementing process improvements. 
•    Gather data for external and internal reporting. 
•    Ad hoc projects as required.
•    Any other duties in line with departmental responsibilities. 
 

About you:

•    An excellent communicator, both written and verbally.
•    Work well as part of a busy team, and can build relationships at various levels of the organization. 
•    Comfortable in learning new things and quickly building an understanding to be able to work independently. 
•    Detail orientated, organized and accurate. 
•    Consistently demonstrate integrity throughout your work. 
 

Your experience includes:

•    Currently studying a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance or a related discipline. 
•    Previous experience working as part of a team as well as working independently. 

You might also have:

•    Previous experience (academic or otherwise) in finance or accounting is desirable but not essential. 

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 19th January 2025.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working. The placement dates are: Starting on Monday, 1st September 2025 and finishing Friday, 21st August 2026

“This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
 

Location:

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. 

Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

    Health – AXA Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

    Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.

    Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None