Date Posted:

2024-12-05

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title:                                          Finance Apprentice (Level 3 AAT) 

Time Commitment:                       37 hours per week 

Salary:                                              £18,000 per annum 

Location:                                         Wolverhampton  

Contract Length:                            Initial 2-year fixed term contract 

Start Date:                                       August 2025 

 

Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry?  Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst completing your qualification.   

 

Check out our YouTube channel to find out more:  

https://www.youtube.com/c/CollinsAerospace/featured 

 

Role Overview  

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Finance team at our Actuation UK site. This is a great opportunity for you to broaden your personal development, experience exciting challenges and build the foundations of your career.   

 

The challenges start on day one, as you will have the opportunity to build a deep knowledge of business imperatives and operational issues. The Finance function is a site based team who work closely with all areas of the business to deliver our strategic priorities with solutions that are linked directly to aerospace leadership using best-in-class Finance practices.  

 

Upon joining the team your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:   

Completion of monthly financial control processes such as journal and spreadsheet checks 

The preparation of monthly accounts, including completing tasks on behalf of both the financial accounts and management accounts functions  

Preparation and ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations  

Assist with reviewing cost reduction activities, monitoring progress and inclusion in P&L, with all departments aligned  

Assistance with Sarbanes Oxley self-assessment audits & documentation  

Work with the programs, engineering, operations and commercial teams to create a financial bid model through to completion  

Ad hoc projects where required 

 

As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT). To support your learning the apprenticeship programme is well structured in order for you to complete a wide range of rotations across financial disciplines that ensure a broad depth of knowledge and the opportunity to gain real practical experience. 

 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for the best apprentice who have the following attributes: 

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at level 5+ (must include Maths and English) 

Motivated and professional 

Organised with excellent attention to detail. 

 

Benefits 

Employee Assistance Programme 

Private Healthcare and Dental Cover 

Competitive pension scheme 

185 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays) 

 

Equal Opportunities 

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at Collins Aerospace including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process. 

Application Process 

Your application will go through a variety of selection methods and is likely to conclude at an assessment centre. Please note that as we find suitable candidates to fill our opportunities, we will no longer accept applications for that opportunity so suggest you apply as early as possible to have the best chance of success. 

 

Apprentices will start with the business in August 2025. 

 

You must be eligible to work in the UK and there may be a requirement for you to work on military related projects for which there will be a requirement for security vetting. A DBS will be required. 

 

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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