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About the vacancy
A fantastic opportunity has been created in our Head Office for individuals at the very start of their finance career or those looking to progress further! Are you looking to take your first step into a progressive finance career or continue building on your qualifications?
- Entering purchase invoices on to accounting system (Sage50)
- Checking of invoices against order numbers
- Issuing of order numbers
- Answering queries and calls from suppliers
- Processing of periodic payment runs
- Quarterly preparation of VAT returns
- Production of Sales Invoices
- Assisting with preparation of weekly cash flows
- Assisting with Credit Control
- Issuing of client statements
You will receive the following training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
For the accounts or finance assistant, the qualification required is:
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
- Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business
What skills are we looking for?
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential : English Language and Maths (GCSE - 4)
- Desired : Accounting (Other - Pass or above)
Outcome
- As a young dynamic forward-thinking company, we offer excellent career development prospects for those eager to further their career, such as progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 AAT
The starting salary is £15,704 a year for 40 hours Standard hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm, with an early finish at 4:30 pm on Fridays..
The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year, starting on Monday, September 01 2025. Applications close on Friday, August 01 2025.
About the employer
JLES Group, established in December 2004, is a nationwide group of businesses offering civil engineering & infrastructure solutions to the housebuilding industry. Our mission is to address the adoption issues faced by housebuilders across the UK, whilst creating a positive experience for all our stakeholders including employees, clients, residents, and the general society.
We are based at JLES HOUSE, HIGHER GREEN LANE, ASTLEY, TYLDESLEY, M29 7HQ
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