Location
MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH
About the job
Job summary
Location: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH (office attendance required)
Duration: Two years
Start Date: August 2026
Salary: £28,800 (with annual increments)
Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher)
Join Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) to support the UK Armed Forces by delivering cutting‑edge equipment and technology. This two-year development programme offers hands‑on experience in finance and the opportunity to work towards the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.
Job description
What you’ll do
* Provide support to finance staff across the organisation
* Budget forecasting and financial analysis
* Review and create accruals
* Develop costings for business cases
* Track and record contract costs
* Use specialist financial systems
* Read more about the scheme here: DE&S Finance Graduate Scheme
Person specification
Eligibility
* UK residency for the last five years
* Security Check (SC) clearance required
* Right to work in the UK (DE&S does not sponsor visas)
Minimum selection criteria
* GCSE Maths and English Language (grade 4 or above)
* Bachelor's (or a higher) degree in any subject at a minimum grade 2:1
* Pass at online assessment stage
Final-year students can apply with official predicted grades; all qualifications must be evidenced by end of August 2026. (Equivalent level qualifications to GCSEs in the required subject and grades will also be considered). Candidates should have a strong interest and aptitude for working with numbers. It is recommended to visit the CIMA website(CIMAglobal.com)to understand the qualifications needed for success on the scheme.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Making Effective Decisions
* Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £28,800, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,343 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* Salary of £28,800 with annual increments
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra privilege day)
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97%
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Professional training and funding for qualifications
* Access to employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion
* Huge range of discounts
Apply before
11:55 pm on Monday 10th November 2025
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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