Apprentice Admin and Finance Assistant

CASTLEVIEW ENTERPRISE ACADEMY

Sunderland

On-site

GBP 8,200 - 10,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Job summary

Castle View Enterprise Academy in Sunderland is seeking an Admin and Finance Apprentice to support administrative/secretarial tasks, finance, communications and project work for the Principal and the Academy. You will contribute to recording, invoicing, petty cash, liaising with parents and external partners, updating the website, and helping with reception during busy periods, while developing IT and organisational skills.

Working Week: Mon-Thu 08:00–16:00, Fri 08:00–15:05.

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
Good written and verbal communication.
Proficiency with IT and basic admin systems.
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Support administrative processes and prioritise enquiries.
Coordinate minutes, letters, emails and other communications.
Assist in record keeping and electronic filing systems.
Liaise with internal stakeholders including site staff and central services.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Team working

Education

GCSE English 4

GCSE Maths 4

Job description

Introduction

The Level 3 programme is designed for the next generation of business administrator support. The course blends core business admin skills with direct practical knowledge, helping learners become confident and grow. Taught by Lift Schools, experts and guests from industry. For more information, visit: https://www.liftschools.org/apprenticeships

About the Employer

Castle View Enterprise Academy is a publicly funded secondary school in Sunderland catering for pupils aged 11-16. As one team, together we can achieve our vision to provide the best education for all students, in order for them to achieve their personal best. To do this we need to provide an outstanding education in every area of academy life.

What You'll Do

The Admin and Finance Assistant will support aspects of administrative/secretarial support, finance, communications, and management of specific projects on behalf of the Principal and the Academy.

Ensure the effective operation of administrative processes and procedures, recognising the importance of enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation.
Co-ordinate and manage actions and responsibilities with regard to minutes, letters, e-mails and other forms of communication ensuring that a response is promptly and appropriately.
Assist in the development and maintenance of specific administrative processes / systems, for example effective record keeping and electronic filing systems.
Liaise and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including site-based staff and wider central services functions (Finance, HR etc.).
Assist with financial and accounting administration, invoices, processing of petty cash, checking transactions and undertaking reconciliation in line with academy financial procedures.
Liaise with external stakeholders including parents/carers, local authorities to arrange visits, meetings to support the referrals and admissions process.
Maintain, organise and order stationery.
Support reception during busy periods to deal with parents / carers and answering calls.
Keep the Academy website up to date and ensure the latest policies are available.
Carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed by the Principal.

Training Outcome

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship provided the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience and develop key administrative skills within a busy construction environment. The successful candidate will build confidence in communication, organisation and the use of business system.

Skills Required