Summary
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels.
Wage
Competitive
We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme
Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 15 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our Finance Degree Apprenticeship is designed as an entry level role into the Accountancy arena; you will study towards your CIMA qualification whilst doing a real job and earning a competitive salary from day one.
Through the five year scheme you will complete both a level 4 and level 7 apprenticeship working towards being fully CIMA qualified by the end of year 5. This will be alongside rotating through several teams in the function ensuring you cover off all core areas of Finance throughout the scheme. Study time will be offered to facilitate completion of the CIMA studies throughout the scheme.
This scheme would particularly suit an individual who is keen to get involved in and gain a broad understanding of all areas of finance, who enjoys problem solving and who is committed to furthering their personal development and career through an external study programme.
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems
1st Floor, Main Shipyard Offices
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1AF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Your training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
* Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
* Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
* Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
* Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
* Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
* Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
Your training plan
* An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE Inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent))
Other in:
* Maths A Level or Finance Level 3 equivalent (grade 96 UCAS points, C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Team working