Finance Assistant Apprentice

Process purchase invoices and staff expenses, ensuring correct approvals and accurate data entry. Make payments to suppliers, promoters, and staff, and update the accounting system accordingly. Raise and send sales invoices; record customer payments in the accounting system. Ensure all payments and accounting tasks follow financial procedures. Handle internal and external finance queries by phone and email. Assist with monthly reconciliations, including card payments and petty cash; investigate outstanding items. Record Box Office and Front of House income; bank cash and cheque takings Collect and check staff timesheets in line with BECTU terms, ready for payroll processing. Support the Development Team with grant income administration. Carry out other reasonable finance-related duties as needed.

Training:

Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week)
• Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7 days at college, if required)
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required)
• AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
• Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:
• Knowledge Test - Integrated
• Interview

Training Outcome:

The role offers a fantastic foundation for a future career in finance, arts administration or charity management.

Employer Description:
Oxford Playhouse is a vibrant and welcoming theatre in the heart of Oxford and a registered charity. We produce and present over 850 events each year and work with thousands of people through our creative learning and outreach programmes. We are now offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Finance Apprentice. Oxford Playhouse is one of the UK’s leading regional theatres and the only not-for-profit mid-scale venue in Oxfordshire. Each year, it produces and presents over 850 events, ranging from acclaimed touring productions, dance and opera to community and student performances. As a registered charity, it delivers a vibrant creative learning and outreach programme, engaging over 20,000 people annually.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative