Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship
Thales · South East · RH10 9HA
About the role
Ready to kickstart your career in finance? 🚀 Thales is looking for proactive individuals with a knack for detail to join our finance team in Crawley! This isn't just a job; it's a launchpad for your future, offering a permanent role from day one with serious career progression opportunities within Thales. 🌟
What's in it for You?
- Earn & Learn: Get a competitive salary while gaining invaluable experience. 💸
- Real-World Skills: Dive into hands-on, job-specific training and tackle actual projects. 🛠️
- Pro Qualification: Work towards a recognised professional qualification (AAT Levels 2 & 3). 📚
- Your Tuition Covered: We pay for your studies! ✅
- Impact from Day 1: Take on a high-profile role where you can make a difference. 💪
- Mentorship: Learn from seasoned pros and build skills for long-term success. 🤝
- Plus: Performance-related pay, generous holiday, pension, health plan, hybrid work options, and more! 🎉
About the Role:
As a Finance Apprentice, you'll be the backbone of our finance department, supporting various activities and getting hands-on experience in a professional setting. Your mission could involve:
- Helping with daily finance tasks and projects.
- Sorting out timesheet and labour booking issues.
- Assisting with monthly financial report prep and distribution.
- Supporting cost, overhead, and headcount reporting.
- Jumping into budget planning, forecasting, and reforecasting.
- Helping with cost centre reviews and management reports.
- Keeping financial records sharp and doing reconciliations.
- Supporting project finance tasks like cost transfers and closures.
- Assisting with financial journals, accruals, prepayments, and corrections.
- Tackling ad hoc finance projects and business activities.
- Creating reports and digging into data analysis.
- Handling any other finance-related tasks that come your way.
What You'll Master:
- The ins and outs of finance processes, systems, and business operations.
- Financial reporting and analysis like a pro.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cost management techniques.
- Balance sheet reconciliations and robust financial controls.
- Cash flow forecasting and invoice management.
- Navigating and using business finance systems and reporting tools.
- How finance drives business performance and smart decision-making.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.
- Interpreting and presenting financial data with confidence.
- Sharpening your planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
The Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll start with a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (12 months), then progress to a Level 3 Assistant Accountant (15 months), all delivered virtually with our training partner, The Apprentice Academy. You'll gain practical skills and the confidence to excel. Upon completion, you'll have an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting! 🎓
Entry Requirements:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A-C), including English and Maths. 💯
Security Clearance:
Please note that due to the nature of our work, all roles require security clearance. You'll need to have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to pass government security checks (BPSS and SC). This typically means living in the UK continuously for the last five years. 🇬🇧
Ready to Apply?
Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, 17 February 2027. We encourage you to apply ASAP as roles may close early if we receive a high volume of applications! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! ⏳ Click the apply button to start your journey with Thales! 🚀
Key responsibilities
- Supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks and projects.
- Supporting the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports.
- Assisting with cost, overhead and headcount reporting.
- Supporting budget planning, forecasting and reforecasting activities.
- Helping maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.