Finance Apprentice: Level 4 Diploma with Paid Study & Benefits

MBDA; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Travel expenses paid

Healthcare plan

25 days leave

Flexi leave

Study leave

Job summary

MBDA is offering a Finance Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship at its Bolton site, starting September 2027. You will begin with a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship (AAT Diploma) and progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT, supported by BPP.

The programme combines on-site placements in Finance functions with classroom study and practical experience. GCSEs and basic Microsoft skills are required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: minimum five grades 9-4 including English and Maths.
• Progression from Level 3 to Level 4 AAT apprenticeship.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Complete placements in at least two Finance functions (onsite 2–3 days/week).
• Study for AAT Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications with BPP.
• Work toward practical accounting experience during the apprenticeship.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship (AAT Diploma in Accounting)

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT

GCSEs in English, Mathematics and a Science/Technology subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

MBDA is offering a Finance Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship at its Bolton site, starting September 2027. You will begin with a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship (AAT Diploma) and progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT, supported by BPP.

The programme combines on-site placements in Finance functions with classroom study and practical experience. GCSEs and basic Microsoft skills are required.