Finance Administrator Apprentice
TGS (UK) LTD
BRISTOL (BS16 3JA)
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 October 2026
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Summary
To provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Finance team, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable activities. The role will ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time, while also providing wider support across finance operations as required.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday
7.30am – 4pm or 8am – 4.30pm
30-minute unpaid break.
32 hours per week plus 1 day at college.
Onsite
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance. While the role will initially focus on Accounts Payable, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities and be supported in developing their knowledge, skills and responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable.
- Investigate and resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the onboarding of new suppliers and maintenance of supplier master data.
Finance administration
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting tasks.
- Assist with processing and allocating financial transactions.
- Respond to internal and external finance-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with company processes, controls and policies.
Wider Finance Support
- Provide support to the sales ledger and credit control processes as required.
- Assist with data analysis, reporting and other finance projects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.
- Support the effective use and development of finance systems and technology.
- Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues and other third parties - Respond promptly to queries regarding invoices and accounts.
Collaboration with internal teams to resolve discrepancies or disputes
Other
- Provide support to the wider finance team as required and offer cover for colleagues during periods of absence, holiday and peak workload
- Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the finance function
- Contribute to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing controls, efficiency and reporting capabilities
Where you'll work
OAKWOOD PARK
LODGE CAUSEWAY
BRISTOL
BS16 3JA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL 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
Training and Qualification Level
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Acounts or Finance Assistant Level 2
- Maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business.
- City of Bristol College (College Green)
- Day Release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- An interest in Finance
- Previous Finance experience
About this employer
TGS is a market leader in UK aluminium truck body manufacturing. Designed and engineered in-house, developed in partnership with leading OEMs, and tested in the most demanding environments, our truck bodies deliver exceptional strength, durability, and performance that set the industry benchmark.
http://www.tgs-group.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Free parking
- Private medical health insurance
- 23 days holiday plus bank holiday
- Christmas break closure
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061754.
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Closes in 15 days (Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11:59pm)