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Finance and Accounts Apprenticeship

Neville Trust

Level 2

We have a fantastic opportunity for a FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS APPRENTICE to join our friendly team based in Luton, working for Neville Trust.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the post holder will support the delivery of our accounts provision across our group of companies, completing a Level 2 Finance and Accounts apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will be motivated, reliable, keen to learn and able to work safely and professionally within a busy department, including environments where enhanced client security requirements may apply. They will be committed to building a long-term career within the accounts industry.

The main duties and responsibilities of the position are to include, but are not limited to:

Processing cash book transactions via Excel sheets and/or relevant software.
Entering financial information into appropriate software programs.
Processing weekly Bacs payments.
Processing credit card statements and business expenses.
Checking supplier statements and requesting missing invoices.
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
Provide holiday cover as and when required.
Sending purchase invoices for approval, coding and posting them when they come back.
Processing cheque requests.
Reconciling the cashbook entries with the bank statement monthly.
Completing relevant paperwork accurately and on time, including job sheets and site documentation as required.
Attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme and completing all coursework, assignments and assessments within required timescales.
Supporting continuous improvement through learning, feedback and development throughout the apprenticeship.

The following skills and experiences are required:

GCSE English (Grade 4 or above).
GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above).
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Organisational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Basic IT skills.
A professional and reliable attitude.
Good presentation and timekeeping.

In return, we offer full support throughout the apprenticeship programme.

Due to the nature of our clients and the environments in which we operate, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of Right to Work in the UK and may be required to successfully complete a DBS check and/or additional client-led security clearances (which may include, but are not limited to BPSS, site-based vetting, or other security screening). Please note these requirements may be introduced at any point in time depending on project, site and client requirements.

Job Type: Permanent, full time
Location: Luton
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage (in line with Government requirements).

Standard hours of work are 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Training Course: Level 2 Finance and Accounts Apprenticeship.

College Attendance: Barnfield College, Barnfield Avenue, Luton, LU2 7BF or an alternative college, dependent on student availability. (Subject to Change.)

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: 2 years

Work Base: Neville Trust, 311 Marsh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3RZ (plus client sites as required.)

Benefits

33 days a year inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata to days worked.

Contributory pension (qualifying conditions apply).
Non-contributory life cover.
Company sick pay after the qualifying period.
Fully paid travel to college.
Continual support and mentoring for the duration of your studies with suitably qualified and experienced colleagues.
Dedicated time to commit to your studies and complete assignments.
Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment as the role requires.
Free parking at our Head Office.
Our Head Office is based adjacent to Leagrave mainline railway station.

Timescales

Apprenticeship launch date – 13th February 2026.
Application closing date – 2nd April 2026.
Interview dates – weeks commencing 5th and 11th May 2026. You will be interviewed by members of the relevant departmental team and the HR department.
Work shadow days – week commencing 25th May 2026.
Conditional offers made – week commencing 8th June 2026.
Final confirmations made following either A Level results day 13th August 2026 or GCSE results day 20th August 2026.
Start date – 7th September 2026.

Please complete the online application form, answering the criteria questions and attach a copy of your latest CV.

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