ACCA Finance Assistant Apprentice

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accurate and efficient administration of financial processes across the Trust. Working closely with the Finance Manager and other team members, you’ll support budgeting, record-keeping, compliance, and reporting tasks that are vital to the Trust’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing annual budgets, long-term financial plans and end-of-year procedures Maintain accurate financial records, including managing orders, invoices, petty cash and reconciliations Support the administration of school journey accounts, bursaries and online payment systems (e.g. ParentPay) Provide management information and reports to support decision-making Collaborate with team members to maximise income opportunities and achieve best value in expenditure Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and external regulations

Training:

The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business.

ACCA is ideal if you’re looking to progress your career and become a chartered accountant, or work in an accountancy, audit or tax firm. ACCA consists of three levels; Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional, and you’ll need to complete relevant work experience at some point before you can qualify.

ACCA qualification is made up of three levels:

Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. You can complete Applied Knowledge in six to 12 months. Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you've successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA. Fully qualified ACCA members have abundant job prospects in a variety of industries and countries. In the final stage of ACCA, you'll be working as an assistant (qualified) supervisor or a financial analyst

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a case study exam and project report.

As part of the apprenticeship you will complete innovative skills and behaviours that are essential to complement the vital technical training. They are designed to support learners in developing essential competencies and embedding their learning within the context of their organisation. Delivered with motivation and engagement at heart, learners can practice these essential competencies with industry peers in a realistic environment.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

Training Outcome:
Finance Officer Finance Manager

Employer Description:
Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is state-funded forward-thinking multi-academy trust dedicated to fostering the growth of young people.

Working Hours :
35 hours, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Days to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills