Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship Network Rail Limited

As a Finance Apprentice, you will rotate across a range of placements giving you a unique experience of how finance works within Network Rail. This will include supporting finance teams with forecasting, budgeting and analysis and be involved in management accounting activities such as balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and business partnering with non-finance functions.

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

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Closing date: 30 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Flexible working may be possible)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    1 Year

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126818

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You'll support the finance scheme with 

  • Budgeting  
  • Forecasting 
  • Analysis 

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

Apprentices complete AAT level 3 and level 4, and CIMA level 7 apprenticeship programmes and receive Associate status with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be given the support you need to continue your career at Network Rail and move into one of our finance roles. The Finance Apprentice scheme is now in its seventh year (launched in 2015), and we’re proud to say that its first cohort are working in permanent roles in the company. This is because we believe in recognising, developing and promoting talent.

At the end of your 5-year scheme, you would be eligible to apply for Finance Business Partner roles and earn a salary in the range of £41,000 – £46,000. Those on a 3-year regional scheme will be eligible to apply for Assistant Management Accountant roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any subject (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any subject (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any subject (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade C) Essential

About the employer

Network Rail’s role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity.

Employer

Network Rail Limited

Address

Gresley Road

RG21 4FS

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Training

Training provider

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Financial services administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Mar 2023