Higher Apprentice Finance

Description

Job Title: Apprentice Degree Finance

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria)

Salary: £24,638

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

Our role is to support by way of agreeing contracts with customers, monitoring subsequent performance against budgets and implementing relevant financial reporting mechanisms that consider all of our large scale, multi-year complex manufacturing programmes that exist across our boat programmes.

Core Duties

• You will study towards your CIMA qualification whilst working on-the-job, in an entry level accountancy role earning a competitive salary from day one
• Rotate through several placement teams within the function, ensuring you cover off all core areas of finance; you will be offered study time and support from your team to enable completion of your CIMA studies
• The scheme is particularly suited to individuals who aspire gaining a significant understanding and knowledge of the world of finance
• Utilising a problem-solving approach to manage accountancy tasks, willing and committed to personal development and furthering their career prospects

What qualification will you get?

• CIMA Level 4 Certificate in Business Accounting

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English AND
96 UCAS points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level) which must include Maths or a Finance/Numerical related qualification at Level 3.

Start date: TBC