Apprentice Finance Assistant
This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in finance within a supportive and growing construction business. You will gain hands-on experience working within the Finance Department, supporting a range of accounting & administrative activities while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
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What will the apprentice be doing?
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Finance Department.
- Learn and assist with Purchase Ledger processing, including matching, checking and coding supplier invoices.
- Support Sales Ledger activities, including raising invoices and monitoring customer payments.
- Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice queries.
- Help process supplier payment runs under supervision.
- Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and filing documentation.
- Support the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Assist with employee expense claims and company credit card reconciliations.
- Provide administrative support for payroll processes, including time sheet administration.
- Maintain electronic records using the company's accounting and document management systems.
- Liaise professionally with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments.
- Support the wider business with administrative tasks as required.
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What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
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What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Successful completion of the Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, enabling you to further develop your accounting knowledge, gain additional professional qualifications and continue building a long-term career within the finance profession.
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Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative -
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential