Finance Apprenticeship Scheme - London, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £35,290

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Head Office & Corporate Services
Type of role:
Accountancy
Finance
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available:
15Contents

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Location

Aldershot, Andover, Bristol, Corsham, High Wycombe, London, Northwood, Portsmouth, SalisburyAbout the job

Job summary:

Our apprenticeship recruitment scheme is open to anyone who can meet the listed essential qualifications and apprenticeship entry requirements, including those with a genuine interest in Finance who are seeking a 'career change'.

Based on your location preference, you will be matched to a role in a Finance team within an area of Defence.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience working in an area that delivers critical Defence Finance, whilst studying towards a Level 7 professional accountancy qualification.

Click on the links below to learn more and register.

21st February :30-13:30 - register here

27th February :30-18:30 - register here

Job description:

Apprenticeship Programme

You will undertake a Level 7 Apprenticeship with the choice of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) or ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) professional bodies.

This is an approximately 3.5-year scheme and you will be expected to maintain the commitment required to complete your apprenticeship, which is part of your employment contract.

Non-completion of the apprenticeship may affect the terms of your employment with MOD.

Most of your learning will be 'on-the-job', ensuring you gain real life experience within a professional environment.

Up to 20% of your time will be dedicated to 'off-the-job' training; this will be delivered through on-line courses, webinars and self-study facilitated by our training provider.

The level 7 accountancy qualification is an industry and globally recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation and underpinning skills necessary to prepare you for your future.

The Apprentice role will involve an element of home study, in your own time, to fulfil the requirements of the qualification.

You may also be required to use your own IT equipment due to existing IT security restrictions.

Person specification:

We are looking for talented and motivated people with potential and a genuine interest in developing a career in finance.

You will be matched to a role within one of our departmental Finance teams and will have a range of responsibilities to develop your finance skills and embed the learning from your apprenticeship.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Main Responsibilities

Producing reports and dashboards for monthly financial and budget reviews.
Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting financial data, escalating issues where appropriate.
Working to resolve issues identified during audits and embed solutions by engaging with relevant stakeholders.
Providing accurate financial information and advice to challenging deadlines.
Ensuring integrity and accuracy of systems and data, engaging with others to resolve inaccuracies.
Seeking feedback and continuously improving the service provided to customers.
Being open to challenge and new ideas, building a supportive team environment and encouraging sharing of best practice, knowledge and experience.
Making decisions on daytoday issues within your area(s) of responsibility, involving senior staff or experts where required.

If you're already working or considering a career change, we still want to hear from you - providing you meet the above essential criteria and the apprenticeship eligibility requirements below.

Meet the minimum qualifications criteria.
Not be undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time.

At the enrolment stage, a person's eligibility will be checked by our training provider.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Qualifications:

5 GCSE (level 2) qualifications, including Maths and English Language, at grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent.

AND EITHER,

OR
Minimum of 96 UCAS points under the 2017 tariff point system (e.g. CCC at A Level or equivalent qualifications, not including General Studies) AND finance work experience relevant to the main responsibilities of the post (this should be demonstrated in your personal statement).
Evidence of the above qualifications will be required as part of your preemployment checks before a formal offer can be made.
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