UK Finance - Shell Graduate Programme 2026

Shell Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy leader is seeking graduates for their Shell Graduate Programme in Finance in London. This entry-level full-time role offers comprehensive training in financial accounting, business performance management, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess relevant degrees in finance, economics, or engineering, and demonstrate innovative thinking and commercial acumen. Join to contribute to the transition to cleaner energy and advance your career in finance.

Benefits

Professional coaching and mentoring

Formal training programs

Support for external qualifications (ACCA/CIMA)

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated graduates with relevant degrees.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform key financial accounting tasks.
• Support core operations and profitability.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Commercial acumen

Business partnering

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Economics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Political Science

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

UK Finance - Shell Graduate Programme 2026

Join us as a Shell graduate and step into a world where you’re empowered and encouraged to make a real difference – starting from day one.

Wherever you are in the business, you’ll be contributing to the global transition to more and cleaner energy, where your unique ideas and perspective will be encouraged as we work together towards a net-zero future.

That’s why we’re looking for graduates who share our purpose to power progress. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will equip you with the support you need to forge your own path, and work on real responsibilities and meaningful projects right from the start.

Finance

Working as part of Shell’s Finance team will give you an opportunity to perform key financial accounting and reporting tasks that support our core operations.

You’ll need to be innovative with great commercial and business acumen to join this team that delivers world‑class performance while driving profit and shaping our overall business portfolio. By spreading business values, you’ll become crucial to how Shell meets the world’s increasing energy demands in a responsible and environmentally friendly fashion.

What we offer our graduates

Power change

At Shell, you’ll see your ideas come to and influence change at scale. You’ll get hands‑on experience on projects and tasks that contribute to accelerating our global transition to net‑zero emissions and make a real difference in how we power lives.

Take on challenges with purpose

You’ll collaborate on cutting‑edge projects, driving progress through innovation. Our teams are working together to deliver more and cleaner energy solutions which respect nature, reduce waste and protect biodiversity.

Find your place

Through a variety of projects, places and people, you’ll easily find something that interests you, make meaningful connections and continue your growth and learning at Shell. You’ll be supported in crafting your development journey tailored to your individual strengths and needs to help accelerate your growth and shape the future you want in your career.

Be valued and respected

We promote a learner mindset that encourages ‘learning by doing’ in a supportive environment. You’ll work side‑by‑side with diverse graduates and leaders that encourage curiosity and diversity of thought.

Be developed as a future leader

We’ve designed the Shell Graduate Programme to provide remarkable students and graduates like you outstanding experience and training you’ll need to become a future leader of our business.

Professional Development is a critical aspect of a Graduate’s early career development ensuring professional competence is developed to support successful off‑boarding from the scheme. Throughout the 3‑year programme, you will experience training that will enable you to gain the following competencies:

• Accounting & Reporting
• Business Partnering
• Business Performance Management
• Value Management
• Governance & Assurance
• Direct Tax
• Treasury

Training and development opportunities

To help you discover and develop your true strengths in finance, you’ll be immersed in our supportive and inclusive working environment and given access to formal training including Introduction to Risk Management, Managing Financial Modelling Risks and Tax Accounting.

Fostering a culture of continuous learning, Shell provides you with coaching and mentoring to make sure you have all the means necessary to discover your true potential within the finance sector.

Accreditation

The company is prepared to invest in you, as a Graduate, to help you build and maintain external qualifications. All Finance Graduates will be expected to study for either the ACCA or CIMA qualification during the 3‑year Shell Graduate Programme. Following a structured, broadly‑based course with the discipline of having to pass exams at the end of it and having to meet continuous education requirements will enhance your skills and improve your career prospects both inside and outside Shell.

Shell is in search of passionate and motivated graduates with degrees in subjects such as:

Accounting / Finance / Mathematics / Economics / Econometrics / Engineering / Political Science

Join the Shell Graduate Programme to help achieve the future you envision. Here, the future is yours to make.

If you are interested in this role, then apply now by using the ’Apply’ button asap!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries: Oil and Gas