Finance Apprentice

We are looking for a hardworking and creative person to join our Finance Team. The successful candidate will:

Gain experience across a range of finance activities Process transactions, support budget monitoring and maintain accurate records Assist with reporting and compliance requirements Provide financial administration across the Trust Maintain the system of internal financial controls Produce quality work that meets deadlines and is accurate and professionally presented Produce statutory and other financial reports as required To comply with Advance Learning Partnership policies and procedures

Specific Responsibilities:

Orders:

Raising orders for the purchase of goods ensuring Best Value and Value for Money whilst adhering to the Trust Finance Policy Ensuring curriculum orders are delivered to the correct departments Dealing with any queries with regard to orders

Invoicing:

Processing invoices and credit notes Checking and reconciling statements

System Housekeeping:

Having an overall awareness of the need to match spending to Budget, alerting the Finance Manager of potential overspending Identifying which Academy/account income/expenditure relates to and recording accordingly to include all trading activities Overseeing and ensuring that all records are kept up to date, e.g. regularly checking for and cancelling out-of-date orders

Generic Responsibilities:

Maintain personal expertise, be a role model and promote high expectations for all members of the Academies community through your role within the structure To model the values, ethos and vision of the Trust Be aware of, comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting on all concerns to the appropriate person Attend relevant meetings as required

Special Conditions:

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager The post-holder will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace. To include ensuring that the requirements of Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to To carry out duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy An Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken before an appointment can be confirmed

Training:

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

Apprentices will be required to take one professional qualification listed below, as chosen by the employer to be most relevant to the job role:

AAT Foundation certificate in accounting (Level 2) Location - Advance Learning Partnership, Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor DL16 7LN Working 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Training Outcome:

Your contract will end on the same date that you complete your apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Across ALP we have an unrelenting drive to achieve the highest possible standards for each one of our children. All staff share best practice, seek opportunities to learn from others and understand that their professional development is fundamental to a child’s success. The ALP family of schools recognise each school as unique. The schools and their leaders share a Trust wide set of educational principles and then contextualise the principles into a working model to meet the needs of their children. The fundamental challenge of our school leaders is to ensure that the educational offer they provide must be of a standard that they would desire for their own child.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm. This is a temporary but full-time position and your contract will end on the same date that you complete your apprenticeship.

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,Initiative,Follow direction,Flexible,Enthusiastic and confident