Finance apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is offering a Finance Apprentice position in Bristol to support bookkeeping and accounting functions. The role requires assisting with invoice processing, customer queries, bank reconciliations, and report preparations. Ideal candidates will have strong numerical and IT skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This apprenticeship provides a pathway to the AAT qualification with valuable work experience and training opportunities. A driving license and personal vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Interest in finance and accounting field.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Code and enter purchase invoices into accounting software.
• Support customer queries and provide statements.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Prepare financial reports including cashflow and budgeting.

Skills

Numerical skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Excel basics

Financial reporting

Education

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Tools

Quickbooks Online

Excel

Job description

Finance Apprentice required to assist with bookkeeping, accounting, administration and reporting functions of the business.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

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

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

Where you’ll work

TORRS FARM
PILNING STREET
PILNING
BS35 4JJ

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

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

As we are based in South Gloucestershire (near Severn Beach) it would be 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.

About this company

Elmtree Landscapes Ltd are a Bristol-based landscaping company delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and landscape construction across the region. Our work includes new‑build housing developments and commercial sites, and we’re proud of the strong reputation we’ve built over the years.

We’ve received several industry awards, including Employer of the Year and Supreme Winner at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2022, as well as multiple BALI Awards for project excellence.

We’ve got a high staff retention rate and a positive, supportive culture where people are encouraged to grow. Many of our team members have developed into more senior roles through on‑job experience and ongoing training.

We believe our power comes from supporting and trusting its people to deliver the very best in commercial landscape installation and after care.

Here’s what our team say:

“There’s space to put forward ideas, and we’re encouraged to try new approaches.”

“Since joining, I’ve had the chance to develop my skills and take on more responsibility.”

After this apprenticeship

• 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.