Regional Finance Apprentice

Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager and Officer and Operations leads to ensure the continuing financial stability of the school Ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices and other documents using Concur and PS Financials accounting software, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing payment runs for authorisation Reconciling school bank accounts, credit card statements, and financial ledgers Operating petty cash; receiving, recording, and banking monies paid into the school, ensuring all monies outstanding are collected Working with the Operations leads to ensure goods and services are processed in compliance with current and relevant procurement legislation, ensuring best value is achieved Support the Senior Finance Manager in driving forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money, and best standards To be willing to undertake appropriate training in line with contractual duties Support other schools in the region as necessary

Training:

You will be expected to attend college at Ealing Campus of West London College for one day per week during term time to complete the required classroom-based training.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a progression to a higher level apprenticeship or a permanent role within the organisation if a position is available.

Employer Description:
We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems. You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. . There are also safeguarding requirements, detailed below: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Positive