Apprenticeship – Finance Operations Level 2
Cummins DBU Finance
Darlington (DL1 4PW)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 16 April 2026)
Posted on 25 March 2026
Contents
Summary
The DBU Finance Operations Apprentice role is a developmental position within the DBU. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a Level 2,3 & 4 Diploma with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of day per week for study at New College Durham. The working hours are 8 hours a day (with flexibility to suit business needs during busy periods).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team specializing Finance Operations for our Distribution Business Unit (DBU) in Darlington. During your apprenticeship with us, you will learn how a major global organization 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:
- Assists with compiling, consolidating, and conducting basic analysis of accounting and finance information.
- Assists with basic preparation of journal entries to assist with month end closing, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Aids with monthly and annual account reconciliations under direct supervision.
- Assists with the preparation of tables, charts, and other exhibits for reports.
- Assists with financial analysis interpreting financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement.
- Reconciliations of AP Liability accounts, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and AP related balance sheet accounts
- Completion of reporting packs and administrational work using Microsoft tools such as Excel and Outlook.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- GCSEs in Math's & English (Language and literature) at grade 6 or above, Business, accounting, and economics subjects are desirable. All other GCSE subjects at a grade 5 or above.
- A-Levels in related fields are desirable but not essential.
- An awareness of Microsoft tools such as Excel and Outlook.
- The ability to actively learn through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to grow and tackle new problems effectively.
- Strong collaboration skills to develop partnerships with stakeholders, drive performance aligned with organizational goals and provide guidance to support decision-making processes.
Why Cummins?
As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.
Where you'll work
Yarm Road
Darlington
DL1 4PW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of day per week for study at New College Durham. The working hours are 8 hours a day (with flexibility to suit business needs during busy periods).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- all other subjects (grade 5 or above)
- English (grade 6/B or above)
- Math's (grade 6/B or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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:
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023289.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 16 April 2026)
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