Finance Intern in Leeds

At the National Wealth Fund, our mission is to swiftly and effectively mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom. We are looking for skilled and results-oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the National Wealth Fund into an industry-leading institution.

Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Leeds office.

Salary: £23,000

Deadline to Apply: Monday 16th March 2026. Early submission is encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Finance Intern to join our NWF Finance team for a year in industry. As the Finance Intern, you will gain a breadth of experience across all areas of the NWF Finance team including Financial Operations, Treasury, Financial Controls and Financial Planning and Analysis. This is a unique opportunity to work within a small team with an important big mandate, with exposure to complex financial transactions in a dynamic environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in financial data entry by recording transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, statements, and presentations.
• Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and ratio analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by gathering data, updating models, and preparing reports.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews.
• Conduct research e.g. industry trends, financial standards and financial regulations.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Must be studying toward a degree in a discipline relevant to Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships.
• Excellent research skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality output at pace.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concisely and compellingly.

We are holding assessments on 27th & 30th March at our offices in Leeds and the recruitment team will be in contact after the closing date. A career with us offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and work on cutting-edge technologies that will drive the UK's future. We value diversity in our people and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We offer competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience. Please note, referencing and background checks are carried out for all roles here at the National Wealth Fund.