Finance Apprentice

Main Responsibilities:

Work as part of the finance team to ensure that a quality finance service is provided Answer the telephone, deal with emails and enquiries, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times and ensuring that safety and security is maintained Deal with accounting duties, such as purchase orders, processing PL invoices, chasing monies/invoices, SL invoice processing and any ad hoc finance duties Deal with enquiries from suppliers, customers and staff, taking messages and ensuring that everything is communicated or dealt with in a timely manner To support the Assistant Finance Manager in the financial planning of the Academy Assist with monthly procedures, including filing Assist with general duties within the Finance team To attend team meetings and staff meetings and maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace Follow the apprenticeship plan agreed with the training provider to complete the agreed qualification within the agreed timescales

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:     

All staff are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school      Treat all students with dignity, observe proper boundaries and understand that every adult in the academy has a responsibility to safeguard children and young people     To continue personal professional development as required Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as required       To actively engage in the performance review process       All support staff may be used to perform appropriate duties as and when required by the academy, commensurate with the salary grade of that post if it is higher than the employee’s current salary To work in the best interests of the academy trust, students, parents and staff To adhere to the academy’s policies and procedures with particular reference to Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Teaching and Learning and Health and Safety      Undertake the role of a Form Tutor within the academy’s pastoral structure, and provide relevant and appropriate pastoral support To work flexibly, including some evening work, and to travel, as required, to meet the needs of the role       To work at locations across the academy trust, as required

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

Training:

Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Training Outcome:

Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Trinity Academy Leeds is great news for families in Leeds! Trinity MAT has poured all its experience and expertise into creating another unique and exceptional academy, which opens up exciting new opportunities for every student. Reach Higher, See Further, Shine Brighter Trinity MAT’s ‘no excuses’ culture places high quality teaching and learning above everything: we aspire to do the best for each student in our care. As a result, our students’ outcomes are exceptionally high. Teaching and Learning We only employ the best teachers, continually developing their capacity to inspire young minds, ensure strong and deep learning and equip students for study or employment post-school. A Broad and Balanced Curriculum Our curriculum is wide-ranging. It focuses particularly on literacy, science, technology and math, all of which are vital in developing the skills and thinking needed by 21st century colleges, universities and employers. Partnering Businesses Trinity MAT has built excellent partnerships with businesses. Once Trinity Academy Leeds begins to take shape, we will reach out to local businesses who can enrich our students’ experience and insights.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (3.30pm on Friday). Term time only (187 working days). Includes one day online learning.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Good attendance record,Respect confidentiality,Willingness to develop,Knowledge of office skills