Hybrid Finance Apprentice: Reports, Budgeting & Forecasting

Thales Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working options

Earn while you learn with a salary

Professional qualification

Contributory Company Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Holiday entitlement 201 hours a year

Life Cover

Job summary

Thales Group in Crawley is offering a Finance Apprentice role designed to support the finance team while you study towards Level 2 Accounts Assistant and Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualifications. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting tasks, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls, with BPSS/SC eligibility and the option of a permanent role on successful completion.

The programme includes hands-on learning, a virtual training programme, and the chance to achieve professional

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 9–4 (A–C) including English and Maths.
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to obtain BPSS screening and Security Clearance (SC) before starting.

Responsibilities

• Support finance teams with day‑to‑day tasks and projects.
• Help resolve timesheet and labour booking queries.
• Assist with monthly financial reports, cost, overhead and headcount reporting.
• Support budget planning, forecasting and reforecasting activities.
• Assist with cost centre reviews and management reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Participate in project finance activities including cost transfers and project closures.
• Assist with journals, accruals, prepayments and corrections.
• Produce reports and perform data analysis.

Education

GCSEs: 5 passes including English and Maths

Job description

Thales Group in Crawley is offering a Finance Apprentice role designed to support the finance team while you study towards Level 2 Accounts Assistant and Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualifications. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting tasks, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls, with BPSS/SC eligibility and the option of a permanent role on successful completion.

The programme includes hands-on learning, a virtual training programme, and the chance to achieve professional