Finance Assistant Apprentice

Within purchasing department:

Assisting with processing of Purchase Orders in the Sage
Intact finance system Ensuring correct distribution of invoices for authorisation once goods have been received, via the Sage finance system Reconciliation of supplier statements and obtaining copy invoices, where necessary Assisting payment runs to be made by BACs. Preparatiom of three-day payments. Sending remittance advices to suppliers Assist with the Webexpense system for processing credit card bills, expense cards and staff expenses Posting and reconciling direct debits for payables

Within the rest of the finance team:

Assist in reviewing accounts to ensure transactions are
accurately recorded Assist in processing of regular monthly journals Assist with the bank reconciliation of all bank accounts Assist with answering Staff budget queries across all schools Support with producing year-end schedules for the auditors, as required Filing and end of year archiving#To assist with any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the Finance Department, as required

Key Personal Qualities

High attention to detail Strong organisation and time management Analytical and problem-solving mindset Excellent communication skills Collaborative and supportive approach Integrity and confidentiality

Training Outcome:

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Alderman Henry Smith founded Reigate Grammar School (RGS) in 1675. For over 345 years, young people have been educated on the same site in the heart of Reigate, Surrey. RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day school, providing a broad and balanced education that prepares pupils for the modern world. Guided by the school's ethos of educating the whole child, RGS is committed to inclusion, social mobility, and widening access through its bursary programme. RGS educates over 1,050 students aged 11–18, with a further 600 pupils attending Reigate St Mary's Preparatory and Choir School and Chinthurst School. Academic excellence is matched by outstanding opportunities in sport, the arts, and an extensive co-curricular programme. A strong pastoral system and House structure promote teamwork, leadership, confidence, and personal development, while the curriculum combines academic rigour with opportunities for students to pursue individual interests.

The school's most recent ISI inspection described the quality of students' achievements and learning as "exceptional". RGS combines expert teaching with innovative educational practice and is recognised as a pioneer in High Performance Learning, developing global citizens, advanced performers, and enterprising learners. Academic outcomes are consistently outstanding, with 90% of GCSE entries graded 9–7 in 2025 and 95% of A Level entries achieving A*–B. In the same year, 98% of applicants secured offers from leading universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Group institutions, and medical schools.

RGS was named The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2025, following its Education Today Independent School of the Year 2024 award. The school is also featured in the Tatler School Guide 2025 and recognised as the top co-educational day school in the South East by The Sunday Times Parent Power rankings.

In 2025, RGS was shortlisted for national awards recognising excellence in mental health, charitable work, diversity, equality and inclusion, leadership, and the TES Independent School of the Year award. In 2024, it won the Private Education Award for Most Nurturing School and was shortlisted for awards recognising social mobility, learning support, and innovation. Headmaster Shaun Fenton, OBE, served as Chairman of HMC in 2018–2019 and was awarded an OBE for Services to Education.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Time Management,Collaborative and supportive a,Integrity and confidentiality