Finance Assistant Apprentice (AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship)
JLES GROUP LTD
TYLDESLEY, M29 7HQ
Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
Posted on 28 January 2025
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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
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£15,704 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Standard hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with an early finish at 4:30 pm on Fridays.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Your training plan
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 3 to Level 4 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 VAC1000299025.
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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
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