Shell UK Finance Analyst Apprentice (Shell UK)

Summary

Join us as a Shell UK Apprentice where you can grow as we power progress together. We are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To realise Shell’s Powering Progress strategy, the Group will need a simple and agile corporate holding and financing structure and an effective treasury function to manage and deploy capital where required for new opportunities, facilitating the management of group debt and group cash, whilst successfully navigating a continuously evolving and competitive external landscape.

The Finance Analyst will work within the UK Mobility/Supply Finance team supports a broad range of Mobility and Supply activities in the UK. As a Finance Apprentice, you will primarily focus on developing key accounting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) skills, working with both onshore and offshore colleagues to develop your knowledge in these areas. This role is designed to provide a solid foundation in finance and development of soft skills, preparing you for future roles.

As a Finance Analyst you will:

Gather data and provide analyses which helps support expert decision making of project teams and technical guidance for treasury reporting.
Gather data and provide analyses which supports an effective control environment for treasury reporting.
Provide input into the continuous improvement of processes.
Execute standardised accounting and controlling activities.
Support departmental priorities in learning & development, DEI and other areas.
We expect that you will be willing to study towards an accounting qualification (CIMA or equivalent).

Where you’ll work

Shell Centre

London

SE1 7NA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or above))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Strong interpersonal skills
Self starter
Motivated attitude
Curiosity to learn
Adaptability
Ability to analyse
Ability to work independently

Other requirements

If you’re studying A-levels or completing further education, you must be due to complete your qualifications in 2025. · Hold a valid passport/birth certificate/residence permit and National Insurance Number. You must have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date.

About this company

About Shell UK For well over a century, Shell has been playing a major role in powering and fuelling the UK’s industry, transport, and homes. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, our organisation will benefit, and innovation will thrive. In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell in the UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry. An innovative place to work There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently. An inclusive place to work To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential. • We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there. • We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology. • We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. • We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application. If you haven't heard back by the 17th of March 2025, we regret to inform you that you were not selected this time.

After this apprenticeship

We will welcome you to life at Shell with an onboarding programme which will enable you to familiarise yourself with Shell’s various UK businesses. You will have a strong support network to help you succeed. You will be equipped with the support of a mentor and buddy to help you grow and develop.

We are committed to supporting you as you embark in your role. This support will involve collaboration with you, your line manager, and your training provider. As an apprentice you will spend 20% of your working week dedicated to off-the-job training, with the rest of your time spent working in our UK businesses.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298970.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 17 March)

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