Finance Administrator Apprentice

Assist with day-to-day financial transactional processing, using the trust’s accounting software, under the direction of the Finance Manager Undertake tasks associated with the purchase ledger processing of the Trust, including sourcing suppliers, checking requisitions, raising purchase orders and placing orders with suppliers Process supplier invoices ready for payment, ensuring that all goods have been received Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders regarding purchase orders and invoices

Training:
Training will be provided by Newcastle College, one day per week, during term time (day to be agreed)

Training Outcome:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain an understanding of the financial role in an educational setting. The individual will look to achieve an AAT Level 2 qualification. If desired, upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to progress to Level 3.

Employer Description:

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds.  Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness.  We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.  

The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region: 

Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)  Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years) Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years) Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years) Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years) 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm (3.30pm finish on a Friday) Includes 1 day per week at Newcastle College (day to be agreed).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Timekeeping,Confidentiality