Finance Apprentice

Financial Processing:

Support the raising of purchase orders and processing of purchase invoices Assist in matching delivery notes, invoices, and orders Help reconcile supplier statements and respond to routine creditor queries Assist in preparing and processing payments, including BACS andad hoc transactions

Income and Banking:

Record income from school activities, donations, and other sources Support the Senior Finance Assistant with basic bank reconciliation tasks

Reporting and Reconciliation:

Assist in maintaining accurate and timely financial records on the Trust’s finance systems Support in producing routine financial reports and information forinternal use and audits

Support to Schools:

Provide friendly and professional first-line support to school staff on financial processes Help with training and queries related to finance systems, with occasional visits to schools under supervision

Compliance and Audit:

Learn about DfE and Trust financial requirements and assist in ensuring financial records comply with these standards Help prepare documentation for external auditors and respond to basic queries Provide general admin support to the finance team Engage fully with the training programme and demonstrate a commitment to professional development Maintain confidentiality and uphold the Trust’s values at all times. Contribute to ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by senior finance staff or the CFO

Training:
The apprentice will train remotely weekly with Leeds City College, studying towards the L2 AAT qualification

Training Outcome:
Progression onto L3 apprenticeship (AAT) is highly likely upon completion of L2

Employer Description:
We are a group of primary schools in Leeds, with a genuine desire to provide excellent education and great outcomes for all pupils. Professional development is really important to us, and all staff, whatever their role, are encouraged and supported to develop their professional expertise. There is an emphasis on developing collaborative learning communities and networks across our Trust, to continue to develop and share good practice within our philosophy of 'Working Together to Achieve Excellence'. We have a track record of promotion and progression of staff within Owlcotes, which means that we can attract and keep great staff working within our schools. We value all of the qualities in the children that we teach and the communities that we serve. The schools in our Trust are all different. We firmly believe in schools having their own individuality underpinned by common principles. This preservation of a unique identity enables our schools to focus on the key priorities of teaching and learning that are specific to their own schools and which will most improve educational outcomes for their pupils in their communities.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, regular working hours, exact hours TBC.

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