Finance Apprentice

To undertake structured placements within the finance directorate to include one or more of the following teams: accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial accounting and business partnering. In each placement the post holder will support the delivery of that team’s workload Accounts Payable – to support in the timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices using the group’s U4 finance system. Ensuring all invoices and requests for payment have been approved in accordance with the group’s financial regulations Accounts Receivable – to support in the timely collection of all monies due to the group and maintain an accurate position of the group’s debtors within the U4 finance system Financial Accounting - to support the timely reporting and reconciliation of the group's cash resources To prepare cash receipts for banking, including counting and reconciling all receipts daily and posting income received to the finance system Business Partnering Team - To support the Finance Business Partners in the delivery of an excellent service to budget holders assisting with month end journals, systems, and process reviews

Core Responsibilities: 

Maintain and contribute towards developing the financial control environment by ensuring financial best practice is embedded, fully operated at all times and documented, including implementation of updates to financial policies and regulations Create and maintain effective filing and computerised systems as required

Job Description:

Deliver a professional, customer focussed, responsive and quality service by reacting to and meeting a range of fluctuating pressures and daily demands Deal effectively with general email, telephone and face to face enquiries from staff and stakeholders

Training:
You will attend weekly online classess delivered by your Tutor at Leeds City College You may also be required to attend classes at our Printworks campus occasionally

Training Outcome:
Progression onto level 3 appreticeship 

Employer Description:

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, hours between 8.30am - 5.00pm

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