Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Accurate and timely data entry of supplier invoices  Complete Monthly Reconciliations of supplier statements  Ensuring supplier invoices are settled in accordance with due dates via BACS payment runs, international transfers and bank transfers where
applicable Processing purchase orders and training new budget holders to raise
purchase orders  Ensuring the school is utilising the most cost effective suppliers and
identify and implement cost saving solutions  Produce termly fee invoices and issue them to families  Processing of bank receipts and reconciliation of bank accounts  Monitor and pursue unpaid school fees directly with families in an
appropriate and timely manner  Undertake and achieve Level 2 AAT (starting point of Level 3 would be
considered dependent on previous experience). Specifically, duties and processes include:  Entering invoice data onto accounts purchase ledger software  Manage receipt of goods onsite matching delivery notes to goods
received and original orders  Liaise with stakeholders across the school to process orders and seek
approval of invoices 
Reconciliations of pupils attending the school and raising termly invoices Processing charges onto termly fee invoices  Ensuring the correct level of remission are applied to fee termly invoices
where applicable

Training:
Assistant Accounting Level 2 apprenticeship standard 20% off the job training Tutor Support via online platform

Training Outcome:

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress within the Finance Department, including:

Completion of AAT Level 3 and potentially higher-level accounting qualifications Development into a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer or Accounts Assistant role Increased responsibility for financial administration, reporting and financial controls

Employer Description:

We are a co-educational independent day and boarding school forpupils aged 2–18, offering a warm and supportive environment thatvalues the individual and encourages pupils to explore a wide range of opportunities, whatever their interests or strengths. Located on St Thomas Hill, just five minutes from Canterbury city centre, the School enjoys an attractive setting with far-reaching views across the city

Working Hours :
Full-Time The position is permanent. The usual hours of work for the post are 8:30am to 4:30pm, 5 days a week (37.5 hours net of 30-minute lunch per day)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Initiative