Finance Apprentice

Studying for the AAT qualification, level 3, the charity will support with relevant training costs and one day per week study release.

They will support the finance department with essential tasks, such as ordering supplies, coding invoices, processing purchase ledger transactions, coding and processing receipts, assisting with bank reconciliations and the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ordering supplies from the Charity’s preferred suppliers and organising delivery Coding invoices for processing on the accounts system Processing the purchase ledger for the trading company Coding and processing receipts from Stripe Assisting with bank reconciliations Assisting with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Issuing rail warrants and creating charge sheets each term Perform other such duties within the scope of this position, as may be determined by the line manager from time to time

Training:
East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship framework which will include Knowledge, Skills, Behaviour, Diploma (if included), Functional Skills Weekly/block college attendance for Trade, Engineering and Hairdressing apprenticeships  East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity

Training Outcome:
Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:

Eastbourne College is an award-winning HMC independent co-educational day and boarding school for around 600 pupils aged 13 to 18, set on the beautiful East Sussex coast. Working here means joining a professional community of teaching and support staff that values ambition, balance and wellbeing.

Healthy ambition and a focus on positivity and growth guide the way we work together at Eastbourne College. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, a collaborative culture and the inspiration of our coastal setting between the South Downs and the sea. We also invest in professional development and provide access to a range of staff benefits, including use of college facilities, pension schemes and wellbeing initiatives.

The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we all, pupils and staff alike can be ourselves and succeed on merit. As a respected employer in the independent education sector, Eastbourne College offers a rewarding and supportive environment where our staff can continue to develop their skills and, where possible, take on new responsibilities.

 



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break, all year round.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Accounting Software Experience,Willing to learn new skills,Understanding of book-keeping


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
  • Posted: 12-May-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk