Finance Assistant Apprentice (AAT Level 2/3 Apprenticeship)

Summary

A fantastic opportunity has been created in our Head Office for individuals at the very start of their finance career or those looking to progress further! Are you looking to take your first step into a progressive finance career or continue building on your qualifications?

Wage

£15,704 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Standard hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm, with an early finish at 4:30 pm on Fridays.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

1 year

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

Entering purchase invoices on to accounting system (Sage50)
Checking of invoices against order numbers
Issuing of order numbers
Answering queries and calls from suppliers
Processing of periodic payment runs
Quarterly preparation of VAT returns
Production of Sales Invoices
Assisting with preparation of weekly cash flows
Assisting with Credit Control
Issuing of client statements

Where you’ll work

JLES HOUSE

HIGHER GREEN LANE

ASTLEY

TYLDESLEY

M29 7HQ

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

BURY COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

For the accounts or finance assistant, the qualification required is:

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business

More training information

Depending on experience there is a possibility that you can start from a level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language and Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Accounting (grade Pass 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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Team working
Patience

About this company

JLES Group, established in December 2004, is a nationwide group of businesses offering civil engineering & infrastructure solutions to the housebuilding industry. Our mission is to address the adoption issues faced by housebuilders across the UK, whilst creating a positive experience for all our stakeholders including employees, clients, residents, and the general society.

https://www.jlesgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, there are other benefits including your birthday off, annual trips, and private healthcare.

After this apprenticeship

As a young dynamic forward-thinking company, we offer excellent career development prospects for those eager to further their career, such as progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 AAT

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JLES GROUP LTD

Alicia Hall

apprenticeships@jlesgroup.com

08448797131

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299019.

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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025

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