Finance Apprentice (Level 3) - Newcastle 2023 BALFOUR BEATTY PLC

Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive training programme in finance with the opportunity of completing industry recognised vocational qualifications. As part of the Apprenticeship scheme you will be supported with gaining an Accounting Apprenticeship at Level 3. You will need a minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 4/C or above including maths and English.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,750.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    60 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117978

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • The role will require direct interaction with projects and head office
  • There will be a need to understand costs and charge these out to the business
  • There will be training throughout, including balance sheet reconciliations, system training, and advanced Excel
  • The role of finance within the business is varied and interesting
  • Through an apprenticeship in finance you will be in the centre of everything that happens within a corporate business environment working in a highly motivated team

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Based at our head office in Newcastle, you can expect to be immersed in real activities and given responsibilities. As part of the Apprenticeship scheme you will be supported with gaining an Accounting Apprenticeship at Level 3. 

In addition to supporting you through your formal apprentice qualification, you will follow the Balfour Beatty Enhanced Apprentice programme - a mix of development events and activities and in year 2 you will compete in the Balfour Beatty Brathay Apprentice Challenge!

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to develop your career further within Balfour Beatty.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English and Science (Grade Grades 9-4 or A*-C) Essential

About the employer

Balfour Beatty is the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure business. Each day our projects change people’s lives and communities for the better. We built the famous London Aquatic Centre and you’ll find our mark in all kinds of infrastructure like hospitals, major roads, rail and power networks. Each year we seek the best apprentices to come and join our ever changing business.

Employer

BALFOUR BEATTY PLC

Address

Q14, Quorum Business Park

Benton Lane

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE12 8BU

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2023