Apprentice Finance Assistant

ALTO CONSTRUCT LTD

Leeds (LS27 0RY)

Closes in 15 days (Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

Alto Construct is a privately-owned, independent civil engineering and groundworks company. We undertake a diverse range of civil engineering projects on a nationwide basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a career in finance/accounts.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Working hours, Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • Receiving and processing supplier invoices.
  • Receiving and processing delivery tickets and timesheets.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with any discrepancies.
  • Responding to emails from suppliers and dealing with any queries.
  • Raising and progressing invoice queries with suppliers.
  • Approving supplier invoices for payment.
  • Setting up new suppliers on the system.
  • Processing expense claims and wages.
  • Assisting with the preparation of payment runs.
  •  Answering incoming telephone calls.
  • Scanning and filing documents.
  • Other ad hoc administrative tasks.

Where you'll work

Ground Floor, Unit 12 Cliffe Park
Bruntcliffe Road
Morley
Leeds
LS27 0RY

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

During your apprenticeship you will be enrolled at Leeds City College, studying 1 day per week via remote learning and will complete a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. 

This is a full-time 16-month apprenticeship, with a recognised AAT qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Alto Construct is a privately-owned, independent civil engineering and groundworks company. We undertake a diverse range of civil engineering projects on a nationwide basis.

Company benefits

  • Salary range £15-22k per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
  •  25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
  • A great team environment, with lots of opportunity to grow and develop your career.

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of this apprenticeship, the company will support further progression through the AAT qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014406.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:59pm)