Internship - Finance Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Internship - Finance Assistant

Location: Bristol, UK

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol, UK. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week.

This ten-to-twelve-week internship program will run from 1st June to August 2026. Successful interns may be offered returning internships and / or a full-time position with us upon graduation.

We give you a world of potential

Join a global leader in financial administration, with 12,000+ employees across 22 countries. Our structured summer internship is designed for ambitious undergraduate students pursuing a career in financial services.

Our Finance function plays a vital role in managing both client and company funds, delivering services across treasury management, financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, commercial finance, and tax support for all business units within the Computershare Group.

A role you will love

As a Finance Assistant Intern, you'll join our reconciliation team, building your knowledge of systems and products. You'll play an active role in designing and maintaining new business processes, while also assessing risks from both regulatory and procedural perspectives. This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in financial systems, risk management, and process design, while working alongside experienced professionals who will guide and support your growth.

Your responsibilities will also include supporting reconciliation systems, auditing processes to ensure compliance and accuracy, and maintaining clear documentation. You'll be involved in risk analysis, helping to identify weaknesses and propose control models to mitigate them. In addition, you'll take part in user acceptance testing for system updates, ensuring that changes are effective and reliable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and make meaningful contributions while being supported by experienced professionals. Discover more about our program and the experiences of previous Computershare interns at computershare.com/earlycareers.

What will you bring to the role?

We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Good communication and teamwork are essential, as you'll be collaborating across the department and contributing to training initiatives.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (Autumn 2026 - Summer 2028 graduates)

• Communicate with confidentiality and professionalism

• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities

• You show a strong initiative to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

• Proactively take steps to achieve goals and manages time effectively to meet critical deadlines

• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and ensures accuracy in the quality of work with effective organizational skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Other preferred qualifications

• Enrolled in a Finance or Accounting undergraduate degree program

• Impactful involvement through work, academic leadership, volunteerism or activism within the community

• Ours is a welcoming, supportive and close-knit community and you'll work with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow

• You'll get real-world experience, learn new skills and see how our business works

• Work alongside seasoned professionals in financial services who'll guide you and help shape your career

• You'll have the chance to work on community projects that reflect our Being Purple values

• If successful, you may be offered a full-time position with us on graduation