Finance apprentice
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Company: ELMTREE GARDEN CONTRACTORS LTD
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Location: BRISTOL, BS35 4JJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000013694
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Finance Apprentice required to assist with bookkeeping, accounting, administration and reporting functions of the business
Training to be Provided
- As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Level 2 Accounts and Finance, to include assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours of a Finance Officer) Functional Skills in Maths and English (where applicable), completion of your End Point Assessment. During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training
- The Apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over15 Months
- You will be required to attend CAMPUS on day release for your studies and an assessor will visit you out on site
- You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme
Future Prospects
- The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm
Vacancy Detail
Gradually learn and perform finance tasks including but not limited to:
- Coding and entering purchase invoices into the accounting software - currently Quickbooks Online
- Entering payments from customers
- Answering customer queries and providing statements as required
- Reconciling supplier accounts in preparation for payment
Bank and credit card reconciliations - Preparing sales invoices
Eventually learn and perform the following tasks: - Preparing reports on Excel as required including cashflow, Management Accounts and Budgeting
- Calculation and posting of depreciation on Fixed Assets
- Calculation of Pre-payments and Accruals
- Running reports from payroll system
- Reconciling Balance sheet accounts
- VAT Returns
- Assist with Stock Control and calculation of Work in Progress
Other Information
As we are based in South Gloucestershire (near Severn Beach) it would good if the apprentice had their own vehicle and full driving licence. The job will increasingly require strong numerical and IT skills, and good attention to detail is essential.