Finance Apprentice

About this opportunity

You will report to the Finance Manager, working closely with the friendly finance team to support day-to-day financial operations, learning key accounting and administrative skills alongside your formal apprenticeship training.

A normal day would include:

• Assist with processing invoices, credit card receipts, and expense claims
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks
• Help maintain accurate financial records and data entry
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Respond to basic finance queries from colleagues or suppliers
• Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets
• Ensure financial documents are filed and stored correctly
• Comply with company policies, financial procedures, and data protection requirements
• Potential to assist with month end reporting once trained
• Helping the finance team as required
• Work towards a nationally recognised accounting apprenticeship qualification (AAT)
• Receive on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced finance professionals
• Attend off-the-job training as required by the apprenticeship provider
• Develop transferable skills including communication, organisation, and time management

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C/4-9)

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to learn and take feedback positively
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage time effectively

Skills

Essential
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication skills are essential for this role

Desirable:
• An interest in finance, accounting, or business
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping or financial processes
• Experience using finance software (training will be provided)
• Sage 50
• Rootstock