Higher Apprentice Finance

BAE Systems.; Abergele; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Finance Apprentice to kickstart your career in accountancy. Located in Glascoed, the role offers a starting salary of £22,000, with opportunities for progression through studying AAT Levels 2-4. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. Join a team focused on supporting national security through innovative technology and solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Begin a career in accountancy with Finance Apprenticeships.
• Study for AAT Levels 2-4 while earning a salary.
• Gain experience in financial reporting and management.

Skills

Financial management skills

Drafting financial statements

Accounting strategy recommendation

Cash management

Tax knowledge

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including Maths & English

Job description

Description

Job title

Finance Apprentice

Location

Based in Glascoed, approx. 1 hour from both Cardiff and Bristol by car. Please note: public transport options are limited to our Glascoed site, so access to a car is recommended as onsite attendance is expected for this role.

Salary

Starting from £22,000 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

• Begin your career in accountancy with our Finance Apprenticeships.
• Earn a competitive salary while studying for AAT Levels 2-4.
• Develop key financial management skills and practical applications.
• Gain experience in drafting financial statements, recommending accounting strategies, and creating management reports.
• Learn about tax, auditing, credit control, and cash management.
• A 3-year programme delivered by Cardiff and Vale College, combining on-campus learning and online study.

What Qualification Will You Get

AAT Levels 2-4

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Shared Services Team

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It's rewarding work that truly makes a difference. You'll work alongside a supportive team with a dedicated Skills Coach - driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you'll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A* - C which must include Maths & English.