Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom
2027 Finance Apprentice - Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship with progression to Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship
Start Date: 6 September 2027
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Location: Templecombe
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Are you an individual who is proactive with a passion for getting into the detail? We have an exciting opportunity to join our finance team based in Templecombe. This role is a rare chance for a highly motivated individual to take on a role that has excellent career progression opportunities within Thales.
Benefits of the programme:
- Earn while you learn with a competitive salary
- Gain hands-on, job-specific training and real-world experience
- Achieve a recognised professional qualification
- Secure a permanent role from day one
- Have your tuition fees fully paid
- Build valuable experience and develop your career in Finance
- Work in a high-profile role where you can make a real impact from the start
- Learn from experienced professionals and develop skills that will support your long-term career growth
About the Role
As a Finance Apprentice, you'll support a variety of finance activities across the business while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks and projects.
- Helping resolve timesheet and labour booking queries.
- Supporting the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports.
- Assisting with cost, overhead and headcount reporting.
- Supporting budget planning, forecasting and reforecasting activities.
- Assisting with cost centre reviews and management reporting.
- Helping maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
- Supporting project finance activities, including cost transfers and project closures.
- Assisting with financial journals, accruals, prepayments and corrections.
- Supporting ad hoc finance projects and business activities as required.
- Producing reports and carrying out data analysis.
- Completing other finance-related tasks as required.
What You Will Learn
During the apprenticeship, you'll develop a strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and business operations.
You will learn:
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting processes
- Cost management and overhead reporting
- Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Cash flow forecasting and invoice management
- Using business finance systems and reporting tools
- Understanding how finance supports business performance and decision-making
- Working with stakeholders across different areas of the organisation
- Interpreting and presenting financial data to management
- Planning, organisation and problem-solving within a professional finance environment
This apprenticeship will provide a strong foundation in finance while helping you build the skills and experience needed for a successful career in the industry.
Apprenticeship Programme
- Study towards a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (12 months), followed by a Level 3 Assistant Accountant (15 months)
- Complete your training with The Apprentice Academy , our lead training provider
- Learn through a virtual training programme
- Gain knowledge and skills in everyday accounting and finance activities
- Develop the confidence and competence to carry out finance tasks successfully
- Achieve an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting upon successful completion
Please note that you will need to pass the Level 2 apprenticeship before being able to progress onto the Level 3. Both programmes need to be completed for the role.
Entry Requirements
- GCSEs
- 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) to include English and Maths
Benefits
- - Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
- - Performance-related pay uplifts
- - Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
- - Contributory Company Pension
- - Health Care Cash Plan
- - Hybrid/flexible working options
- - Employee assistance programme
- - Learning and development support
- - Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- - Life Cover
- - 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)
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2027 Finance Apprentice in Templecombe employer: Thales
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and generous leave policies, and a commitment to inclusivity, Thales empowers its employees to thrive while contributing to critical projects in the Sea sector. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique strengths and supports your professional growth.
