Business Administrator Apprentice (Finance)

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The Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

Purchases:

To be responsible for the setting up of approved new suppliers for the Trust into the finance system and to maintain a paper file for audit purposes To maintain an efficient system of accurately receiving and recording orders and deliveries To ensure purchase invoices received are appropriately processed and saved into the finance system for authorisation To deal with account queries arising on orders and invoices issued or raised To chase orders placed but not yet received for budget holders To assist the Finance Manager and Financial Controller as directed and to maintain a system of filing for all purchases requiring quotes for audit purposes

Cash and Banking:

To have overall responsibility for the receipt, counting, safekeeping and banking of all monies received by Brampton Manor Academy and to liaise with the Finance Manager To process petty cash and expenses for Brampton Manor Academy To manage a system of collecting cash in relation to farm income To manage a system of collecting monies in relation to school trips To actively promote the ParentPay system as directed by the Finance Manager

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children and young people Support the development of collaborative approaches to learning within the school and beyond Support the induction of staff new to the school To ensure that staff appraisal is carried out effectively by quality assuring the process

Other:

To process monthly journals for the Trust To keep appropriate finance documentation under a central filing system to audit standard To provide general administrative support as required

General duties and responsibilities:

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the post holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Board of Directors from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job To cover for absent colleagues, as appropriately required To participate and attend meetings and training as appropriate including INSET days To take an active role in own professional development in line with performance management objectives To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times To work in accordance with all Academy procedures and policies, to adhere to the Trust’s professional code of conduct for staff and quality standards for all staff including smart dress code To actively promote the achievement of a smoke free Trust To actively support Trust Initiatives

Training:

This apprenticeship is delivered as a day release, you will be required to attend college once a week. 

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge

Training Outcome:
There is an opportunity to successfuly secure a permanent position after completing the apprenticeship

Employer Description:

Brampton Manor Academy is a large, mixed, secondary school and sixth form in East Ham, London.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 3.40pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience