Register Your Interest - Finance Higher Apprenticeship 2027

Volkswagen Group UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Car schemes

Pension scheme

Well-being support

On-site restaurant

Employee discounts

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK in Milton Keynes offers a Level 4 Finance apprenticeship within our busy Finance department. You will gain insight into financial fundamentals and develop technical accountancy knowledge to create, verify and review accurate information.

You’ll be working towards a Level 4 finance apprenticeship to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Finance and strong analytical skills.
• Enrollment in a Level 4 Finance apprenticeship is expected; eligibility criteria apply.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight into financial fundamentals and develop technical accountancy knowledge.
• Create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information.
• Work towards the Level 4 Finance apprenticeship qualification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Accuracy

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Level 3 Finance qualification desirable

Job description

What will you be doing? Working in our busy Finance department, you'll gain insight into a broad spectrum of financial fundamentals. You will develop your technical accountancy knowledge to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information. You’ll be working towards your level 4 finance apprenticeship to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts.

What do you need?

This level 4 apprenticeship may be right for you whether you’re looking to start your career, are returning to work or want to make a career change.

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English and have enthusiasm for pursuing a career in Finance. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and have accuracy in your work.

Having a level 3 Finance qualification is desirable but not essential.

You will also need to meet the eligibility criteria in the Government apprenticeship rules including:

• Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Residency: you must meet one of the following: A UK citizen who has been resident in the UK or EEA for the previous three years. An EEA or Switzerland national who has obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the EUSS and have lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous 3 years. A non-UK national who has been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years where no part of this period has been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. E.g. time undertaking a degree or Masters degree as an overseas student does not count towards the 3 years. An individual with immigration or asylum-seeking status which makes you eligible to receive government apprenticeship funding.
• Prior knowledge and skills: You must not hold a qualification in a related subject at the same level or higher.
• Government funded learning programmes: You must not be on another government funded learning programme.

What can we offer you?

As well as a salary of £24,500, you'll receive 27 days holiday - plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee well-being support, on-site restaurant and shopping discounts.

Our rewards and benefits

• Annual leave
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Car schemes for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance*
• Occupational health provision
• Sick pay at full rate of pay
• Income protection insurance
• Onsite restaurant, EV charging, parking and car wash
• Employee discounts portal
• Reduced ticket prices
• Flexible financial security benefits
• Additional flexible benefits

* Please note that some benefits will differ by grade.

What inclusion means to us

We want everyone at Volkswagen Group UK to feel included. Why? Because unique voices and perspectives are vital for our future. And we know that enabling diverse teams to thrive, be creative, and be heard, leads to better business outcomes. That’s why we run various programmes to promote a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory culture. And we’re proud of earning Inclusive Employers’ Gold accreditation in 2024. But there’s always more to do.

Our apprenticeship recruitment process

Here’s what you can expect:

• Video interview questions - We’ll also ask you to answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you. You can give us a written version if that’s better for you.
• Interview/Assessment centre - Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face-to-face interview or assessment centre, where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks.

Deadline: Ongoing

Job Type:

Job Roles:

Accounting

Finance

Locations:

Milton Keynes

Volkswagen Group is the parent company for Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Working across all six brands, our people are reshaping the future of mobility.

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