Apprentice Finance Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join its Central Finance Team. The role supports schools by processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining supplier data while learning finance systems and compliance requirements.

Based at Ashbourne or Nottingham Central Services Offices, the apprenticeship offers on-the-job training, professional development, and clear pathways within the growing education trust.

Qualifications

• Entry-level finance position supporting the Trust's Central Finance Team and schools.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and timely.
• Raise and issue sales invoices.
• Maintain supplier records and reconcile accounts.
• Post cashbook transactions and support payroll or procurement processes.
• Respond to supplier queries and assist schools with financial information.
• Support audit and compliance activities and users of finance systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Closing date: 30 August 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is a new and ambitious education Trust with strong commitment to people, culture and wellbeing. We're building a connected, collaborative organisation where colleagues feel supported, valued and proud to belong. Joining us now means helping to shape that culture from the ground up.

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.

About The Role

Initially based at the Ashbourne Central Services Office, this role will the work at either Ashbourne or Nottingham Central Services Offices. An Apprentice Finance Assistant role at Tapestry Learning Partnership is an entry-level finance position that supports the Trust's Central Finance Team and schools by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with financial regulations. Reporting to the Finance Manager or Head of Finance, the post involves processing purchase invoices, raising sales invoices, maintaining supplier records, reconciling accounts, posting cashbook transactions, and supporting procurement processes. The role also includes responding to supplier queries, helping schools track financial information, assisting users of finance systems, and contributing to audit and compliance activities. The successful candidate will need strong organisational skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This apprenticeship offers a valuable opportunity to develop finance skills, gain professional training, and progress within a growing education trust.

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wants to start a career in finance and is keen to learn through an apprenticeship. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused, and able to work accurately while managing a variety of tasks in a busy environment. They will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We're seeking someone who takes pride in their work, approaches problems methodically, and is committed to developing their skills and knowledge. while any previous experience in finance or finance systems would be beneficial. Above all, we're looking for a reliable, proactive individual with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in building a successful career in finance.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative, Finance Team
• Professional development and Finance training opportunities
• Clear pathways to progress within the Trust
• A strong commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
• Inclusive leadership and supportive, values-led culture

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
• A welcoming, collaborative team
• Professional development and training
• Clear career pathways in Finance
• A commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
• Inclusive, supportive leadership and trust-wide networks

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership https://www.tapestrylearningpartnership.org/

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.tapestrylearningpartnership.org/

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Provisional Interview date: TBC

Potential Start date: ASAP