Pirelli is a truly international group and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance tyres. Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK.  For more company information please visit www.pirelli.co.uk.

The Finance function is based in Burton on Trent Head Office and is responsible for Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd and its subsidiaries. There are three undergraduate placements available in three different areas within the Finance department:

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• Treasury – Finance Assistant
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The Treasury Assistant will support the Finance Department by managing online banking platforms in multiple currencies, processing and reconciling payments, investigating transactions, and ensuring accurate posting to the accounting system. Responsibilities also include overseeing the foreign currency platform and employee credit card programme, while working closely with both internal teams and external partners. This position provides the opportunity to develop essential business skills and gain valuable experience in the use of SAP, MS Office, and other financial systems.

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• Management Accounts – Management Accounts Assistant
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This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the commercial reporting side of a busy finance function. It involves working collaboratively across teams and departments to provide key information that supports business decision-making. You’ll gain a solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, and financial commentary, along with practical experience using core financial systems.

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• Purchase Ledger – Payments & Invoicing Assistant
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Join our finance team and gain hands-on experience in the accounts payable function. In this role, you’ll be responsible for matching and posting invoices / Credit notes, resolving queries relating to payments, invoices, and credit notes, as well as building strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers. You’ll also develop valuable knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliation work, while sharpening your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced finance environment.

Our Requirements:

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• Studying towards an Accounting / Finance related degree
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• Good IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, which must include Excel
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• High level of attention to detail
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• Good planning and organisational skills
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• Adaptable to change and a flexible approach to work
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• Excellent communication skills
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• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships
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• Relevant work experience is advantageous but not essential
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Please note - although your stated role preference will be considered, the final allocation will be determined by the recruitment team based on the role we believe best matches your skills and experience.

Employee benefits include:

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• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
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• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
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• Employee discount scheme
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• Employee assistance programme
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• Discounted tyre vouchers
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The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. 

Application deadline 31.12.2025, please be aware that applications may close sooner due to significant volume.

Interested in Finance placement roles? There is another finance position available based at our Carlilse site! Visit our website at Pirelli Jobs for further details.