Finance Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification starting 9/

Travel expenses to/from study

Annual pay reviews

25 days annual leave + flexi

Study leave during exams

Job summary

MBDA UK invites applications for a Finance Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship starting September 2027 at Stevenage. You will begin with a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification (AAT Diploma) and progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT, supported by BPP through virtual learning and on-site placements.

You will experience finance rotations, travel support, and study leave, with mandatory BPSS checks after offer. A challenging, rewarding program awaits in defence finance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: Minimum five GCSEs grades 9-4, including English Language, Mathematics and a science/technology subject.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications is essential for this apprenticeship.
• Complete a basic 4-day pre-assessment with BPP to prepare for the AAT Level 3.
• Bookkeeping for Level 3 course starts August, with tutor support and end-of-week assessment.

Responsibilities

• Placements within at least two Finance functions during the scheme, onsite 2-3 days per week.
• Final 12 months of the scheme you will work full time to gain practical experience and apply knowledge.

Education

Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2027

Salary: £21,000 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Duration: 4 years. MBDA Location: Stevenage. Learning Provider: BPP - this provider offers all learning via virtual lessons through live or recorded sessions. Due to the need to attend your MBDA site, applicants need to ensure their home or rental location is appropriate, travel arrangements are manageable and travel time is minimised as required for your role. The qualification: You'll complete a Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship where you'll gain an AAT Diploma in Accounting. Then you'll move on to complete a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT (Association for Accounting Technicians), as part of a Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship. Find more details about the courses here: https://www.bpp.com/courses/accountancy-and-tax/apprenticeships/assistant-accountant https://www.bpp.com/courses/accountancy-and-tax/apprenticeships/professional-accounting-taxation-technician Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Friday 20th November 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you

• Fully funded qualification starting September 2027
• Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Study leave during exam periods

Programme structure - your work at MBDA

As part of the Apprenticeship, you will initially study for a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification (18 months). Following this you'll move on to complete a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT (Association for Accounting Technicians), as part of a Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship (a further 18 months). Your studies will be delivered by BPP, who offer virtual lessons through live or recorded sessions (the level of flexibility is dependent on BPP locations.) Whilst completing your level 3 and 4 qualifications, you’ll compliment your study by completing placements within at least two Finance functions, where you'll be onsite 2-3 days per week. The final 12 months of the scheme you will be working full time to gain practical experience and put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.

Potential placements could be available in the following areas

• Accounting and Planning – preparation of company level financial plans and reports for senior management and other stakeholders
• Programmes Finance – working as a business partner within multi-functional teams, focused on contract delivery and execution
• Cost Control – control of functional budgets, including Information Management and Facilities, and recovery of the cost base through hourly rates
• Treasury – cash management and foreign currency hedging
• Bids and Contract Evaluation – support the creation of robust, profitable financial proposals to customers for our products and services

There is then potential to access further professional qualifications within Finance depending upon your performance over the course of the apprenticeship. Whilst BPP deliver their learning virtually, completion of AAT exams will be onsite at one of their locations https://www.aat.org.uk/assessment-venues/search.

What we’re looking for from you

• GCSE's: A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 9-4. This must include: English Language, Mathematics, A Science or Technology subject.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications is essential for this apprenticeship.
• For this apprenticeship you will be required to complete and pass a basic 4-day pre assessment with BPP to make sure you are fully prepared to begin the AAT Level 3.
• Bookkeeping for Level 3 course will take place in August, you'll be fully supported by a tutor, with an assessment at the end of the week.
• This role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please make sure you carefully check your eligibility against this criteria before applying otherwise your application will not be considered.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

What we do matters. Because defence matters.

As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.