Finance Assistant Apprentice

As the Finance Assistant Apprentice, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective financial administration of the nurseries, including maintaining financial reporting and the full procurement process.

In this role, funding will be provided for you to undertake the Level 3 Finance Assistant apprenticeship programme. You will be supported with aligning your work responsibilities with your studies and provided with Off the Job time to complete your studies across the duration of your training programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Income and Administration

Input and reconcile all payments received to the nursery booking system Process claims through various childcare grant schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare and the Childcare Grant Payment Scheme Reconcile Local Authority funding received to booking patterns and additional claims Raise all sales invoices for external work completed by the team Use accounting software and the nursery management system to process transactions and generate reports

Procurement and Supplier Management

Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring goods are received and POs matched to invoices for payment Attend monthly procurement meetings with nursery managers to confirm requirements Manage the purchase ledger and supplier records Maintain preferred supplier list and procurement catalogue Raise, and obtain approval for, weekly payment runs, ensuring all approved invoices are paid promptly Process and reconcile credit card transactions Maintain utilities contracts, annual insurance, and subscriptions

Month End and Audit

Support with monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations Upload, and ensure accuracy of, budgets to the finance system Support with schedules and reporting for annual audit, saving backing schedules monthly 

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 permanent role within the organisation if a position is available.

Employer Description:
Our nurseries are about much more than childcare. Founded by passionate, qualified teachers, we are committed to providing families with excellent early years education. Our team works together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We have six nurseries in London, located near Elephant & Castle, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove and Enfield, where we offer flexible and affordable daycare in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Working Hours :
Flexible working of 7.5 hours per day around core hours of 10am to 4pm (as agreed with line manager).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Initiative,Work under pressure,Proactive