"As part of my development, Avon Protection have provided funding towards my finance qualification which is paving the way to allowing me more responsibility, and opening up an exciting career. I’ve had real responsibilities and impact on a wide variety of projects and with guidance from my manager and the team around me, I’ve had the support I need." - Rory Wiltshire, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Overheads
Avon Protection’s Finance Graduate Traineeship is a 3-year structured programme that is designed to provide the successful applicant with a comprehensive range of financial experience whilst supporting the individual through their professional exams. Over the course of 3 years, the Finance Graduate will have the opportunity to:
Work across the different Finance teams, learning how financial data is captured and processed
Learn how financial performance and key metrics are analysed internally in order to support the Company’s decision-making process
Learn how to report and control financial data
In order to obtain this wide range of financial experience, the graduate will rotate across different finance teams including the local finance team (responsible for financial processing of local based trading entity), the FP&A team (financial planning & analysis) and the Group controlling team (reporting & controlling). Alongside the practical experience of working within the Finance Team, the Graduate will have the opportunity to qualify for a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
The Traineeship provides the right candidate with a unique opportunity and insight to all finance related functions and how they support the wider business. Having successfully concluded the 3-year programme and accounting qualification, numerous job opportunities are available within the business, allowing the right candidate to forge a growing career with Avon Protection.
The Traineeship will be based at our head office near Bath in Melksham, Wiltshire, though some remote working may be required.
Through continuous reviews and feedback, and with the help of your own personal mentor, you will grow into a well-rounded qualified accountant with business acumen, taking you from entry-level position to expert and beyond, in a company which is growing fast and offers opportunity for progression.
After the programme, our past graduates have gone on to take important roles within the company immediately after completing the programme, you can read about their experiences on our website.
Please note applications are now closed for our 2022 graduate programmes. You can sign up to alerts for the 2023 programme using the link below.
£26k annual salary, with potential to rise up to £31k in the final year based on performance during the programme.
Funded optional international secondment
25 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
Contributory pension scheme including life assurance
Eligibility for bonus after first year of the programme.
Plenty of training opportunities to help you with your placements, including 24/7 access to e-learning with LinkedIn Learning
Help with medical and health bills
You will also be eligible for site based benefits, please clickherefor more information
Applicants must:
Have obtained or be about to obtain a minimum of a 2:1 for your undergraduate degree (any degree discipline considered)
A-level Maths
Have permission to work in the U.K. by the start of their employment
Be able to start work in September 2022
Preferred skills/characteristics:
Excellent levels of written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels
Strong Excel skills
Keen and strong problem solver with a good eye for detail
Numeric skills and commercial awareness
Methodical, hardworking and enthusiastic
Bright, resilient, proactive and energetic
Organised and analytical in your approach to work
Comfortable working alone and as part of a team, able to make things happen
There are five stages to our graduate recruitment process.
Step One - Apply for vacancies The first step is to apply by filling in our online application form. You will be asked the following questions:
Why do you want to work for Avon Protection?
Why have you decided to apply for this particular programme?
What strengths, skills and experience do you have which will help you succeed at Avon Protection and specifically in this role?
Tell us about a difficult challenge you've faced during your studies or work and how you overcame it.
Step Two - Applications close Applications for the programme will close on 18th April. After this you will receive an email informing you whether your application was successful.
Step Three - Interviews We want to get to know you better so shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. We will be looking for strengths in communication and innovative ideas so we will ask you to complete a series of exercises and interviews to give you the opportunity to demonstrate these skills.
Step Four - Job offers are made Within a week of the final interview, we will provide the successful candidate with a job offer. If you are unsuccessful, we will ensure that you are given feedback to help you with your development.
Step Five - Graduate induction The graduate induction programme will begin in September 2022. You will spend two weeks getting to know the business, start working on your development plan and get settled into your new role.
