Apprenticeship - AAT Level 3 Finance GCA Europe
Cummins Ltd
Darlington (DL1 4BS)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 1 December 2025)
Posted on 3 November 2025
Contents
Summary
The Finance Apprentice role is a developmental position within the GCA Finance function. On successful completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification, you will progress onto AAT Level 4.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week in Cummins inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Darlington College. The working hours are Mon to Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm. 3 days in the office, 1 day at home and 1 day studying at college.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 February 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic finance apprentice to join our team specialising in finance for our Global Centre of Accounts in Darlington, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Compiles, consolidates, and conducts basic analysis of accounting and finance information.
- Assists with the production of monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
- Makes accounting adjustments through appropriate journal entries.
- Assists with monthly and annual account reconciliations and close activities.
- Examines a variety of financial statements and transactions for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with accounting standards. Prepares tables, charts, and other exhibits for reports.
- May perform less complex accounting projects or participate as a team member on more complex projects.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- GCSE or equivalent Math’s and English (Grade C/4 or above) with 3 other subjects at grade C/4 or above.
- Have obtained AAT Level 2 or A Level equivalent qualification in Accounting and Finance related field.
- Proficient IT and MS office skills (including Excel) is essential.
- Good knowledge of Double-entry Bookkeeping is essential for the role.
- Must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for the last 3 years. If you are a previous resident of the EU/EEA, you must have gained pre-settlement or settlement status
- Good Organisation skills and Excellent Communication skills.
Where you'll work
Centenary House
Yarm Road
Darlington
DL1 4BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Math's (grade C/4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is essential for the role.
About this employer
Cummins Turbo Technologies is the only manufacturer focused solely on medium- to heavy-duty diesel engine turbo technologies. For more than 60 years, we have delivered innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions for our customers. Our vision for turbocharger solutions, thanks to our rich company heritage derived from our Holset® brand, sets us apart as a technology leader.
https://www.cummins.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349242.
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