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Finance Assistant Apprentice

SOUTH BUCKS TREE SURGEONS LTD · MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Location
Towersey, Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX9 3QT
Salary
£24,000 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Professional accounting technician (level 4)
Start date
12 October 2026
Application deadline
22 September 2026
Posted
8 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000052379

About the role

Finance Assistant (max 4,000 characters). This section gives the candidates a clear picture of what they’ll do day-to-day. Use bullet points to outline the main duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Be specific enough to show what makes the role interesting and what skills they’ll develop. Key Responsibilities: This is not just any accountants job, this is an opportunity to have involvement in the financial management of a small business.

Working alongside the Directors and the Operations Manager you will form part of an exciting team where you gain a wealth of experience and be fully involved in seeing the output of your own work and projects:

  • Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
  • Reconciling bank statements and financial records
  • Supporting payroll administration and expense processing
  • Maintaining accurate financial data using accounting software
  • Preparing financial reports and management information
  • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes
  • Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders regarding financial queries
  • Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • SBTS use software packages - Xero and Bright Pay
  • Please note: The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early

Working week

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (1 hour for lunch).

Skills

Drivers licenseMaths skillsExcel skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsPositive attitudeTeamwork

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 6
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · AAT Level 3 · Grade Pass
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade C-A*
Desired
A Level · Any · Grade C-A*

Training & development

Professional Accounting Technician Level 4.

Attendance at Milton Keynes College.

Support from the employer for your learning, development and personal growth.

Future prospects

Opportunity to develop within an exciting and proactive team. This role will give the post holder full insight into the finance function of a small business. You will also work alongside an excellent external local accountancy firm who can provide further support and guidance. In addition to the accounts duties, there will be exposure to all business functions to allow for further personal growth and development.

Things to consider

Please note that wage will be up to £24,000.

About SOUTH BUCKS TREE SURGEONS LTD

We're a family-run tree surgery company, since 1976, that provides expert tree services for homes and businesses across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality tree care and exceptional customer service. We'd love to work with you and support your arboricultural needs
Website
www.southbuckstreesurgeons.com