Management Accounts Assistant - Undergraduate Placement - Burton on Trent, UK

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 the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK. For more information on the company 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.

Main duties include:

• Sales, margin and profitability performance analysis
• Credit analysis and review
• Auditing logistic credits
• Reporting and analysis on internal invoices
• Expense forecasting and budget monitoring
• Depreciation and labour cost forecasting
• Support with monthly closing and management reporting activities
• Preparation of the Management Plan and financial forecasts
• Management and processing of official price transfers
• Updating labour rates and costs for forecasting purposes
• Creating a profit and loss report

Our Requirements:

• Studying towards an Accounting / Finance related degree
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Adaptable to change and a flexible approach to work
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Relevant work experience is advantageous but not essential

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Application deadline 31.12.2026, 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 Carlisle site! Visit our website at Pirelli Jobs for further details.