Finance Internship - 3 Months

Job Introduction

Salary: £28,486.92 plus London Allowance £4,613.61 (full-time equivalent), pro-rated for a 3-month period

Internship Duration: 3 months, full-time

Location: Force Headquarters, London 

Type of Working Arrangement: Largely remote, however office attendance will be needed when required

Hours: 37 hours per week 

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

We are offering an exciting Finance Internship Programme designed to give you broad, hands-on experience across multiple areas of a busy finance function. This internship is structured as a series of two-week attachments across key finance teams, providing a well-rounded understanding of how finance operates within an organisation. You can expect placements across areas such as:

• Finance Support Team
• Finance Business Partnering
• Financial Planning & Analysis (including Pay and Income leads)
• Projects
• Transactional Finance
• Finance Systems
• Technical Accounting

Alongside these rotations, you will be given the opportunity to work on one or two challenge projects, allowing you to apply your learning and demonstrate your skills in a practical setting.

About you:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is studying or has recently completed a finance, accounting, or business-related degree
• Has strong problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrates a good level of numeracy
• Has excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Is proactive, curious, and keen to learn about different areas of finance

What You’ll Gain:

• A comprehensive overview of multiple finance functions
• Exposure to real-world financial operations and decision-making
• Experience working across different teams and disciplines
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful project work

This internship is an excellent stepping stone for those interested in pursuing a career in finance. In the longer term, high-performing interns may be well placed to apply for future permanent accounting trainee roles within the organisation.

Benefits:

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement for the duration of the placement
• A structured learning and development opportunity within a professional policing environment
• Dedicated supervision and support throughout the placement
• Exposure to a range of policing and corporate functions
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop skills for future careers

Additional Information: 

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.  AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 7th of July 2026. 

Inclusion & Diversity: 

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us:
Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.

Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police

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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.