Accountant Apprentice

AB Volvo; Warwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accountant Apprentice and embark on a rewarding journey in finance. This role offers hands-on experience while you work towards your CIMA qualification, supported by a team of seasoned professionals. You'll rotate through key finance areas, gaining invaluable insights and skills in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to your growth, this apprenticeship not only sets you up for a successful career but also allows you to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the business. Embrace this opportunity to learn, earn, and grow with a globally recognized leader in financial services.

Benefits

Professional growth and development

Pension scheme

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on various purchases

Fitness perks

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• 2 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Master the art of balancing accounts with precision.
• Collaborate with the team for Month-End Reporting.

Skills

Finance

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above)

A-Levels (A-C)

Job description

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Accountant Apprentice
Salary: Up to £21,000 depending on skill set and experience
Location: Based at our Head Office in Warwick

At Volvo Financial Services (VFS), we believe in building more than careers—we build futures. As part of the globally renowned Volvo Group, VFS is a name synonymous with innovation, excellence, and opportunity. Across 40 countries, our team of 1,400 financial experts manage SEK 110 billion in assets while supporting customers and dealers with solutions that fuel success. Join us, and you’ll be part of a workplace that’s not just been recognised as aGreat Place to Work but one that truly embodies it every single day.

This is your chance to earn, learn, and grow in an environment that invests in you and celebrates your achievements. As Accountant Apprentice, you’ll become a valued member of our tight-knit UK and Ireland finance team, working on real projects that matter while studying for a professional qualification. Alongside gaining hands-on experience, you’ll complete your CIMA qualification, which we fully support every step of the way.

What We Offer at Volvo Financial Service;

• Professional growth and development:Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme:Matched up to 5% of your salary, including death in service cover.
• Medical Insurance:Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.
• Employee Assistance Programme:Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
• Generous holiday allowance:Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Discounts on various purchases:Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
• Fitness perks:Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts. Make use of our on-site gym.

Who Are You and Your New Colleagues?

You’re driven, organised, and ready to take on challenges with enthusiasm. Numbers excite you, and your ambition to pursue a career in finance fuels your passion for learning. You’re a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment, working toward goals with a keen eye for detail.

Your new colleagues will be an experienced group, including individuals who have completed their own apprenticeships and understand your journey firsthand. You’ll work closely with seasoned Senior Accountants who will guide and mentor you throughout your development, as well as a Chief Accountant. This supportive team will ensure you feel welcomed, empowered, and set up for success from day one. Together, you’ll collaborate on meaningful projects that make a real impact.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including Maths and English.
• 2 A-Levels (A-C) or equivalent qualifications—subjects like Accountancy, Business, or Economics are a plus.
• A passion for finance and a commitment to professional growth.

Please note: This role is designed for individuals at the beginning of their finance careers. If you already hold a degree in Accounting or have completed significant professional qualifications such as CIMA, you may not be eligible for government funding for this apprenticeship.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Over a 36-month apprenticeship, you’ll rotate through key finance areas, including:

• Reconciliations: Master the art of balancing accounts with precision.
• Learn the Invoice and Cash flow process and the impact of Capital Markets decisions
• Month-End Reporting: Collaborate with the team to deliver insights that drive decisions.
• Ad Hoc Reporting: Dive into diverse tasks that keep the business running smoothly.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both UK and Ireland operations, giving you a broad perspective and invaluable exposure. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported as you work toward becoming a CIMA-qualified professional, setting you up for a successful future in finance.

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered inGothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.