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Finance Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Howden
Location
Milton Keynes
Salary
£23,000 per year
Duration
18 months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
13 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R0019724
Minimum grades
GCSE English grade C/4, GCSE Maths grade B/5
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Join Howden's Finance Operations team as an apprentice and gain real experience in how money moves through a business. You'll work on expense management, corporate card costs, invoice processing, and supplier payments while completing an 18-month Level 3 Accountancy apprenticeship. You'll start with structured induction, work alongside experienced colleagues, and gradually take on more responsibility. The role is permanent from day one with requirement to work in office 3-4 days per week.

Requirements

Must have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Must have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years. Must have achieved grade C/4 in GCSE English and B/5 in GCSE Maths. Must not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the apprenticeship content. No insurance experience needed.

Working week

Full time, expected to work in office at least 3-4 days per week. Must live within commutable distance.

Skills

Attention to detailNumerical confidenceProcess followingTask managementCommunicationProblem-spottingAccuracyLearning ability

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade B/5
Essential
Apprenticeship · Accountancy · Grade Level 3

Training & development

18-month development programme designed to develop technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence. Structured induction followed by placement in Finance Operations team. Training includes learning expense management systems, reviewing expense claims, managing corporate credit card costs, processing supplier invoices, conducting due diligence checks, maintaining accurate records, and escalating issues appropriately.

Company benefits

£23,000 salary and generous pension scheme. Fully funded professional qualifications relevant to role. Structured learning and development through 18-month apprenticeship programme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Access to discounted personal health policies. Wellbeing support and range of employee benefits and insurance products. Travel costs covered for assessment centre. Employee-owned business with focus on work-life balance and career progression.

About Howden

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together they have 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. United by shared passion and no-limits mindset, their strength lies in ability to collaborate as powerful international team. Culture-focused organisation where employees stay for the shared values and working environment.