Apprentice Finance Assistant

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.

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

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