Finance Apprentice

With full training and ongoing support, this role offers a great opportunity to develop practical finance skills within a friendly school environment.

The apprentice will assist with a range of day-to-day finance tasks, including:

Entering financial information into the Trust’s finance system Helping to raise purchase orders and sales invoices Supporting the recording and checking of credit card transactions Assisting with routine tasks linked to sales and purchase ledgers, such as following up outstanding payments Providing basic cover and support for the Finance Assistant as required

We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, enthusiastic, and ready to develop their skills within a supportive school environment.

The ideal candidate will:

Be comfortable using ICT applications such as Word and Excel Show a genuine commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme Demonstrate a positive and thoughtful approach to problem solving Be punctual, reliable, and well organised, with good time-management skills Be able to use initiative while also working well as part of a team Communicate clearly, professionally, and in a friendly manner with both internal colleagues and external contacts Take pride in working accurately and paying attention to detail Be motivated, positive, and aligned with the Trust’s values and goals Be honest, approachable, and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour and satisfaction in doing a job well

Training:
Live online training Weekly online workshops Interactive

Training Outcome:

Schools within Discovery Schools Trust have a close family atmosphere and hardworking teams dedicated to meeting children’s needs. This position offers individuals the:

·        opportunity the shape the future of the financial support schools receive within the Trust

·        guarantee of working in a fast paced and exciting environment

·        chance to develop skills and knowledge in a growing organisation

·        opportunity to take on more challenging responsibilities

·        option of flexible working patterns

·        potential for career development
support for additional financial qualifications

Employer Description:

Discovery was formed by schools who wished to work together in deep partnership to improve the opportunities for pupils and staff alike, by ensuring everyone who is part of our Trust has limitless learning opportunities. Discovery began with the collaboration of 13 local schools in Leicestershire who applied for Multi Academy Trust (MAT) status to the Secretary of State for Education as a MAT in July 2012.

Within Discovery, all schools, leaders and pupils are encouraged to share their expertise and knowledge to help everyone reach their full potential, this is accomplished through collaborative learning and the removal of barriers to support everyone to achieve.

Discovery mission:

To ensure that all our pupils realise their potential.

Discovery vision:

Discovery Trust aspires to achieve excellence in all areas of our work. The children and families we work with have confidence in the teachers and leaders of the Trust who act with integrity and demonstrate respect for individual needs. Discovery aspires for all our schools to become sustainable and altruistic, driven by a passion for working in partnership with all stakeholders.

Discovery also operates an Affinity Teaching School Alliance (ATSA), EPIC Psychology and Wellbeing Service (EPIC) and Inspiring Leaders School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) to support both our Trust and the wider Education sector.

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical