Finance Apprenticeship Programme

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture.

It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Please read before submitting:
You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.

Location:

Milton Keynes

Start date:

September 2027

Salary: £23,000

Duration:
You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme.

Structure:
You're expected to work in the office at least 3-4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance.

Qualification:

Level 3 Accountancy apprenticeship

Finance Apprenticeship Programme Play a Key Role in How Money Moves Through a Business Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You'll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future. Our Finance Operations team helps keep Howden’s Retail business running smoothly. From checking employee expenses and managing corporate card costs to processing invoices and supporting supplier payments, the team makes sure money is handled accurately and payments are completed at the right time.

You'll work with colleagues across the business, gaining a valuable understanding of how a finance function operates while building practical skills that you can use throughout your career. You'll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Finance Operations team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.

During the programme, you'll:

• Learn how employee expenses are managed and use our expense claim system to review submissions.
• Check expense claims against company rules, making sure information is accurate and costs are in line with expectations.
• Support the management of corporate credit card costs and check that the correct approvals are in place.
• Review invoices from suppliers and help prepare them for payment.
• Help set up new suppliers by completing due diligence checks, including confirming accurate bank and business details.
• Use your attention to detail to maintain clear and accurate expenses records and documentation.
• Respond to questions from employees and work with teams across the business, including colleagues responsible for payments.
• Spot missing information or mistakes and elevate any issues to the Accounts Payable Manager.

• Confident working with numbers and interested in understanding how finance works.
• Organised and comfortable following clear processes.
• Detail oriented and able to complete your tasks with a high level of accuracy and actively spotting mistakes or missing information.
• Able to manage different tasks and meet regular deadlines.
• Able to articulate your ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Curious, willing to learn and open to feedback.

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