Finance Apprentice

Thales Finance Apprentice role providing hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, reconciliations and project finance.

Are you an individual who is proactive with a passion for getting into the detail? We have an exciting opportunity to join our finance team based in Templecombe. This role is a rare chance for a highly motivated individual to take on a role that has excellent career progression opportunities within Thales.

Benefits of the programme:

• Earn while you learn with a competitive salary

• Gain hands-on, job-specific training and real-world experience

• Achieve a recognised professional qualification

• Secure a permanent role from day one

• Have your tuition fees fully paid

• Build valuable experience and develop your career in Finance

• Work in a high-profile role where you can make a real impact from the start

• Learn from experienced professionals and develop skills that will support your long-term career growth

About the Role

As a Finance Apprentice, you'll support a variety of finance activities across the business while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks and projects.

• Helping resolve timesheet and labour booking queries.

• Supporting the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports.

• Assisting with cost, overhead and headcount reporting.

• Supporting budget planning, forecasting and reforecasting activities.

• Assisting with cost centre reviews and management reporting.

• Helping maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.

• Supporting project finance activities, including cost transfers and project closures.

• Assisting with financial journals, accruals, prepayments and corrections.

• Supporting ad hoc finance projects and business activities as required.

• Producing reports and carrying out data analysis.

• Completing other finance-related tasks as required.

What You Will Learn

During the apprenticeship, you'll develop a strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and business operations.

You will learn:

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting processes

• Cost management and overhead reporting

• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

• Cash flow forecasting and invoice management

• Using business finance systems and reporting tools

• Understanding how finance supports business performance and decision-making

• Working with stakeholders across different areas of the organisation

• Interpreting and presenting financial data to management

• Planning, organisation and problem-solving within a professional finance environment

This apprenticeship will provide a strong foundation in finance while helping you build the skills and experience needed for a successful career in the industry.

Apprenticeship Programme

As part of this apprenticeship, you will:

• Study towards a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (12 months), followed by a Level 3 Assistant Accountant (15 months)

• Complete your training with The Apprentice Academy, our lead training provider

• Learn through a virtual training programme

• Gain knowledge and skills in everyday accounting and finance activities

• Develop the confidence and competence to carry out finance tasks successfully

• Achieve an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting upon successful completion

Please note that you will need to pass the Level 2 apprenticeship before being able to progress onto the Level 3. Both programmes need to be completed for the role.

To apply, you will need:

GCSEs

• 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) to include English and Maths

Benefits

·         Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum

·         Performance-related pay uplifts

·         Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)

·         Contributory Company Pension

·         Health Care Cash Plan

·         Hybrid/flexible working options

·         Employee assistance programme

·         Learning and development support

·         Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives

·         Life Cover

·         80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)