Finance Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2026
Salary: £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus
Location: Stevenage
The opportunity
Our vision in Finance is to operate as one coordinated team, which strives to deliver a consistent application of standard methodology, financial controls and processes. We look to challenge all areas of the business, improve shareholder value, protect the assets of MBDA and ensure we align with all national and shareholder requirements.
Our Finance Apprentices will be given an insight into the various roles within Finance, to develop a well-rounded experience of the service the function provides to the wider business, and a strong foundation of the skills and behaviours that a business partner should be able to bring to the business in the future.
Programme structure
As part of the Apprenticeship, you will initially study for a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification (18 months). Following this you'll move on to complete a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting with AAT (Association for Accounting Technicians), as part of a Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship (a further 18 months). The final 12 months of the scheme you will be working full time to gain practical experience and put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.
Whilst completing your level 3 and 4 qualifications, you'll compliment your study by completing placements within at least two Finance functions.
There is then potential to access further professional qualifications within Finance depending upon your performance over the course of the apprenticeship.
Your studies will be delivered by BPP, who offer the flexibility of either face to face learning in the classroom, or virtual lessons through live or recorded sessions (the level of flexibility is dependent on BPP locations.)
Potential placements could be available in the following areas:
Accounting and Planning – preparation of company level financial plans and reports for senior management and other stakeholders
Programmes Finance – working as a business partner within multi-functional teams, focused on contract delivery and execution
Cost Control – control of functional budgets, including Information Management and Facilities, and recovery of the cost base through hourly rates
Treasury – cash management and foreign currency hedging
Bids and Contract Evaluation – support the creation of robust, profitable financial proposals to customers for our products and services
What we're looking for from you
This role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please make sure you carefully check your eligibility against this criteria before applying otherwise your application will not be considered. If you are currently studying and expect to meet these requirements by the start date you are welcome to apply.
GCSE's:
A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 9-4
This must include:
English Language
Mathematics
