Finance Assistant (Level 3) Apprentice
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE, LTD
Farnborough (GU14 6GU)
Closes on Sunday 24 May 2026
Posted on 22 April 2026
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Summary
The apprentice will assist in the monthly closing process and assist with the management of financial statements and desiging financial reports. Additional tasks will focus on continuous improvement special projects, and ad-hoc management reporting.
- Wage
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£16,016 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday: To be agreed, dependent on college days.
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
Tasks
- Partner with the finance and accounting teams to assist in the monthly closing process, which includes journal entries and analysis of accounts.
- Assist with the preparation of management financial statements, designing financial reports and providing value-added analysis.
- Actively develop and drive continuous improvement recommendations.
- Perform special projects and ad-hoc management reporting as required.
Where you'll work
East Gate Trenchard Way
Farnborough Airport
Farnborough
GU14 6GU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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
Gulfstream Aerospace Ltd. Farnborough Airport East Gate Trenchard Way Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6GU.
More training information
Qualification
Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Accounting (AAT) Training and knowledge on Technical Finance and Accounting. Systems (SAP, Sage,etc..)
- Knowledge and understanding Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958.
To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G400TM, the Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the Gulfstream G650TM, the Gulfstream G650ERTM , Gulfstream G700TM and the Gulfstream G800TM. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft SalesTM.
http://www.gulfstream.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
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, candidates will have an opportunity to apply for roles at Gulfstream Aerospace.
Professional accountant or progress into a level 4 apprenticeship for Taxation Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE, LTD
Erika Amadio
erika.amadio@gulfstream.com
+44 7939980876
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026734.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 24 May 2026