Finance Apprenticeship Syston, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England
Job description
On the hunt for an Apprenticeship that’s challenging, exciting – and as unique as you are? Our Finance Apprenticeship Scheme could be just what you’re after. You’ll earn, whilst you learn and with some hard work, you’ll have the option to achieve a degree which will be fully funded by Dunelm.
We’ve some big goals for the future. To hit those goals, we’ve a long-term plan and plenty of planned investment. That means all our Apprentices will find themselves right at the heart of an exciting, fast-moving business with a truly ambitious strategy.
Our Finance Apprenticeship Scheme is a fast-track development programme designed to give you all the tools that you need to begin your career in Finance and learn the foundations of what makes a good Finance professional. Here at Dunelm, we are passionate about watching our colleagues grow, that’s why internal progression has an integral part to play in all our colleagues’ development. The 2-year programme will make sure you’re challenged, supported, and will give you plenty of room to grow. You will be buddied up with capable member of our Finance team, who were once in your shoes, so feel confident that you will learn from the best!
Over the 2-years, you will learn and experience every aspect of working as a Finance Assistant. You will work towards a role such as Commercial Finance Analyst, Management Accountant or Financial Accountant by the end of the programme. Alongside this, you will be enrolled on to a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship – equivalent to an advanced apprenticeship.
The finer details…
- You’ll start as a Finance Operations Assistant (Year 1) being fast-tracked to a Commercial Finance Analyst or Management Accounts Analyst (Year 2) where you will develop your skills and understanding of how Finance supports the wider business.
- Before starting this apprenticeship, you will need to complete a free 2 day bookkeeping course to ensure you have the best start.
- You will be designated 6 hours of learning per week, alongside 34 hours per week of working at Dunelm. You will be paid for all 40 hours.
- Dunelm have adopted a hybrid way of working with a ‘typical’ week for Apprentices being split as 3 days in the office and 2 days at home to ensure your development is looked after
- You will receive support on the job from your Dunelm team, Line Manager and dedicated L&D team. In addition, you’ll receive dedicated support from Kaplan for the qualification which will typically take 18 months to complete
- Much of the learning will take a blended approach consisting of Classroom, Live Online (virtual classroom) or On Demand (E-learning platform) from Kaplan.
- All successful apprentices are awarded a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
- What next? If after 2 years, you have completed the Level 3 Apprenticeship, you’ll then have the opportunity to either go on to completing a Level 4 Accounting or Taxation Apprenticeship. Or a Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Apprenticeship which would allow you to complete a CIMA or ACCA qualification which will be fully funded by Dunelm.
All we ask is that you fulfil the entry requirements below;
- A strong interest in a career in Finance.
- Strong verbal and numerical skills and interest in data and analysis will be advantageous
- A minimum of six GCSEs including Maths and English at Grades 5-9
Please note: We will evaluate any applicants who do not have all the relevant qualifications
The benefits you’ll receive;
- A competitive salary where you will earn whilst you learn
- A fully funded apprenticeship – there is no cost to you whatsoever
- You’re paid for study leave of 6 hours per week
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Birthday day off and charity day off
- Contribution to the pension scheme
- Colleague discount and access to discounts with multiple retailers
- Sharesave scheme
The process
Apply now through our careers website – www.dunelmcareers.com
Find out all about our business and the role you’re applying for on our website and our careers website. It may also be helpful to go in to one of our stores and take a look at the product we sell thinking of opportunities that we are not leveraging.
After applying via our careers website and going through a selection process, you will be called by a member of the recruitment team for a chat about you, your desire to start a career in Finance and why you want to work for Dunelm.
Then you’ll go on to be invited to our Recruitment Assessment Day that will be held in our Store Support Centre in Syston. This will include a 1 to 1 interview, a task to be completed before the day to present back and a group exercise.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV and, once you’re ready, hit the ‘apply’ button.
Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our staff. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
