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Apprentice Finance Assistant
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Introduction
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.
About The Employer
P Hughes Construction Ltd is a family-run company established in 1987, with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Specialising in groundwork and civil engineering, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across a wide range of projects.
Throughout its history, P Hughes Construction Ltd has remained committed to the core values of professionalism, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. As a family-owned business, the company takes pride in building long-lasting relationships with clients, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
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What You'll Do
- 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.
Training Outcome
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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.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
- Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Legal, finance and accounting
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5pm Friday 8:30 - 4pm.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
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