Level 2 Finance Apprentice

EVILLE & JONES (G.B.) LIMITED

Leeds (LS15 8ZB)

Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

Level 2 Finance apprenticeship builds essential skills in areas like bookkeeping, invoices, and financial records. Gain practical experience while earning and working towards a recognised qualification. Ideal for starting a career in finance with clear progression routes into higher-level roles.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Working closely with the payroll department in the provision of relevant information along with assisting in the administration of the timesheet system
  • Processing payments in an accurate and timely fashion
  • Assisting in the month-end processes including in the pension reconciliation
  • Petty cash analysis and posting to the relevant nominal
  • Credit card analysis and posting to the relevant nominal
  • Other general ledger work to assist in the processing of timely and accurate information
  • Ownership and management of the “MAS credit” process
  • Ownership of the expenses process, including reviewing and approving claims in line with the company policy, sending queries to managers and production of monthly payment files
  • Other general finance tasks to assist in the effective running of the department

Where you'll work

Century House 1275 Century Way Thorpe Park
Leeds
LS15 8ZB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Mathematics (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Eville & Jones is the leading supplier of official veterinary controls throughout Europe. We are committed to the safeguarding of public health and to maintaining the food supply chain through all our essential activities, while ensuring the protection of animal welfare.

https://eandj.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progress to Level 3 Finance/Assistant Accountant apprenticeship
  • Move into roles such as Finance Assistant or Accounts Clerk
  • Take on responsibilities like payroll, budgeting, or reporting
  • Progress to senior roles (e.g. Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer)
  • Opportunity to gain professional qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Potential to move into Finance Manager or specialist finance roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036390.

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Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)