Early Careers
We're passionate about nurturing talent, and our Early Careers programmes are designed to bring out the best in you, offering support and opportunities that grow with your career. Whether you're curious about retail, technology, or anything in between, dive into a huge amount of opportunity and make a difference to customers nationwide – and your own career.
Grow your career with us
Why you should join us
We invest in you, providing the tools and support to realise your career aspirations. In a collaborative team environment that values curiosity and courage, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join us and become part of a team that values your development and encourages you to reach your full potential. You’ll enjoy great pay and benefits, too.
How you’ll develop
Your journey with us is an opportunity for continuous growth. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience and develop in-demand industry skills. With dedicated one-to-one support from experienced colleagues who possess years of industry experience, you'll receive personalised guidance to accelerate your learning and development. Together, we'll work to create meaningful solutions that impact millions of customers nationwide.
Where your career could go
We're committed to your long-term growth and success. That's why we offer clear, relevant, and first-class learning opportunities that align with your career goals. Your voice matters to us; we listen to your feedback and regularly measure how we're doing to ensure your experience is fulfilling. We also understand the importance of flexibility, so we offer various working options to cater to your individual needs and lifestyle. As you progress with us, you'll discover a multitude of pathways to advance your career, all while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. Check back here for our opportunities in Early Careers.
Finance FastStart
Want to be the future of finance at Sainsbury’s? Finance FastStart, our three-year graduate rotation programme offers an exceptional opportunity to kickstart your career in the world of finance, whilst you study towards a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA). You’ll gain real-world experience across our various finance teams. This includes but is not limited to Commercial, Corporate, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations and Reporting and Analytics. The programme begins in September 2026.
Get ready to:
Take the first step in your finance career at a leading retailer.
Learn on the job through a structured 3-year programme.
Study towards an industry-recognised accountancy qualification.
We’re looking for people with a passion for finance, and who care about making good food joyful, accessible and affordable for everyone, every day.
We welcome applications from final year students and graduates who are working towards or have completed a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field). You will have a desire to study for an accountancy qualification, and show a growth mindset approach to learning new skills and behaviours
Good to know
£36,000 salary.
Applications close on 29 Sep 2025 23.59
Assessment centres close on 26 Nov and 27 Nov 2025
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What it’s like to work here
We want you to be happy that we’re the perfect place for you and your career. So here’s a look at life and work at Sainsbury’s.
Training and development
As well as development tailored to you and your role, we offer everything from leadership and management development to skills-boost sessions and coaching opportunities. It’s all designed to help you be your best and build the career you want.
Wellbeing
We are committed to giving all our people access to the mental, physical and financial health and wellbeing support they need to thrive in all aspects of work and life.
