Higher Apprentice Finance

BAE Systems.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Apprentice to start a career with a Level 4 Finance Higher Apprenticeship. The role offers a structured two-year program, combining learning with hands-on experience across finance teams and study support. Candidates should have 5 National 5s and 3 Highers, including Maths. This role also offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including health and wellbeing perks and an annual incentive.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Open to A-level (or equivalent) holders who are motivated to grow.

Responsibilities

• Start your Finance career with Level 4 Finance Higher Apprenticeship.
• Two-year programme combining structured learning and hands-on experience.
• Work across finance teams while studying for Business Admin & CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.

Education

5 National 5s at grade C or above including Maths & English

3 Highers at grade C or above including Maths

Job description

Job title

Finance Apprentice

Location

Glasgow

Salary

Starting from £24,125 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

• Start your Finance career with Level 4 Finance Higher Apprenticeship.
• Two-year programme combining structured learning and hands on experience.
• Work across finance teams while studying for Business Admin & CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.
• Gain skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving through role rotations.
• Study support, mentoring, and tailored development.
• Open to A-level (or equivalent) holders who are motivated to grow.
• Potential progression onto Level 7 Finance Degree Apprenticeship, achieving Chartered Accountant status.

What Qualification Will You Get

Providing Financial Services, or similar - SCQF Level 6

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 Naval Ships Team

We design and manufacture naval ships, as well as their state-of-the-art combat systems. We offer an array of associated services, including training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes to support ships and equipment in service around the world and the management of supporting infrastructure. Trusted with the responsibility to deliver some of the UK's most complex and high-profile defence programmes, providing our customers with the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations around the world and protect what matters most. As a business at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology, you can help us shape the future for Maritime defence.

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 National 5s (or equivalent) at grade C or above which must include Maths (Application of Maths can be accepted) & English AND 3 Highers (or equivalent) at grade C or above which must include Maths (Application of Maths can be accepted).