Finance Apprentice- Level 4 (2026) in Milton Keynes

About The Role

Working in our busy Finance department, you'll gain insight into a broad spectrum of financial fundamentals. You will develop your technical accountancy knowledge to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information. You’ll be working towards your level 4 finance apprenticeship to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts.

What do you need?

This level 4 apprenticeship may be right for you whether you’re looking to start your career, are returning to work or want to make a career change. To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English and have enthusiasm for pursuing a career in Finance. You should have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and have accuracy in your work. Having a level 3 Finance qualification is desirable but not essential.

You will also need to meet the eligibility criteria in the Government apprenticeship rules including:

• A UK citizen who has been resident in the UK or EEA for the previous three years.
• An EEA or Switzerland national who has obtained either pre‑settled or settled status under the EUSS and have lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous three years.
• A non‑UK national who has been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous three years where no part of this period has been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full‑time education.
• An individual with immigration or asylum‑seeking status which makes you eligible to receive government apprenticeship funding.

Prior knowledge and skills:

You must not hold a qualification in a related subject at the same level or higher.

Government funded learning programmes:

You must not be on another government funded learning programme.

What can we offer you?

As well as a salary of £24,500, you’ll receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee wellbeing support, on‑site restaurant and shopping discounts.

What’s the assessment process?

Once you hit the apply button, you will be asked to submit an application form with CV and answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you. Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face‑to‑face interview or assessment centre, where you will take part in a range of activities based on real‑life tasks. Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after the assessment centre for a September 2026 start.

By applying you are agreeing to share your information with Kaplan, our apprenticeship training provider.

About Us

Volkswagen Group UK We’re driven by difference. With six big brands under one roof – each with its own history, designs and innovations – we’ve created some of the world’s most iconic vehicles, from luxury sports cars to family camper vans. Here, you’ll discover opportunities, explore ideas and tackle challenges that you won’t find anywhere else. It takes a range of teams to make the Group successful. We all share the same aim: to deliver sustainable mobility for generations to come, while keeping the customer and their changing demands at the heart of everything we do. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation for over 100 years. With digitalisation, electrification and driverless mobility all coming to the market, we’re actively looking for people with new skills, knowledge, and outlooks. A brave new world demands brave, new, diverse people; so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you. We know that different perspectives and thought processes are vital as our industry goes through an exciting period of change. Our apprenticeship schemes are a great way to charge up your career by gaining on the job experience and a professional qualification, whilst earning a competitive salary with great benefits.