Finance apprentice

ELMTREE GARDEN CONTRACTORS LTD

BRISTOL (BS35 4JJ)

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

Posted on 6 February 2026

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Summary

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

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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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

Friday 1 May 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

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
BRISTOL
BS35 4JJ

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

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

  • As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship in  Level 2 Accounts and Finance, to include assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours of a Finance Officer) Functional Skills in Maths and English (where applicable), completion of your End Point Assessment.  During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training
  • The Apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over15 Months
  • You will be required to attend CAMPUS on day release for your studies and an assessor will visit you out on site
  • You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9*)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

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

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-the-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.”

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

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013694.

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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026