Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A cross-phase Multi Academy Trust in the UK is offering a finance apprenticeship where you'll support day-to-day financial transactions, assist in month-end processes and financial reporting, and manage supplier relationships. This role provides a pathway to become a qualified accountant while working in a dynamic educational environment. Candidates must possess GCSEs in English and Maths and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills. Competitive yearly wage of £14,566 and full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to financial transaction processing.
• Assist in month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Manage invoices and supplier relations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade 5 or above)

Job description

Summary

To provide support to the finance function in day‑to‑day processing of financial transactions (orders, invoices, banking, etc.) in compliance with the Trusts Financial Regulations and the Academies Handbook.

Wage

£14,566 a year

Training Course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm – 37 hours a week

Start Date

Monday 26 January 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions Available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As a full member of the finance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Trust maintains its healthy financial position, supporting effective financial management, robust controls, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement.

Specifically, you will be involved in all aspects of the processes that enable the delivery of these outcomes, accurate transaction records within the finance system (Civica Financials Live) is the bedrock upon which all other aspects rely. You will be involved in areas such as month‑end processes, fixed asset management, internal recharges, finance system administration and credit card reconciliations, as well as supporting the annual audit.

Ensuring accurate and timely reporting processes are completed, you will also be involved in journal preparation, reconciliations, ledger reviews and the preparation of the monthly management accounts for presentation to senior management.

• Support staff through the process of raising requisitions and dealing with queries.
• Input invoices as received from suppliers and match within the finance system to purchase orders, dealing with discrepancies and following up internally where necessary.
• Manage suppliers in the finance system, adding suppliers and amending details when required.
• Respond to supplier enquiries.
• Assist the Finance Assistant in making payments to suppliers.
• Assist the Finance Assistant in ensuring accurate recording of bank transactions within the finance system, allocating income to appropriate customer accounts, etc.
• Ensure that staff within the Trust follow Financial Regulations and report any non‑compliance to the CFO.

• Assist the Management Accountant in managing the Trust’s Charge Cards, ensuring every transaction has an appropriate requisition raised through the finance system and that backup documentation is provided promptly.
• Assist the Management Accountant with the financial oversight of trips.
• Assist with month‑end processing and the production of management accounts, including the management of fixed assets.
• Assist with the reconciliation of accounts, ensuring any variances are investigated and corrected.
• Work with the Management Accountant to liaise with external auditors, providing requested data promptly and ensuring its accuracy.

• Assist with the administration of the finance system, adding users, managing approvals and privacy groups.
• Carry out other financial or clerical tasks, as directed.
• Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of skills as directed by the line manager.

Where you’ll work

College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9LY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training Provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

What you’ll learn

• Investigate and respond to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
• Apply double‑entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with the production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, including preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalat e transactional queries and errors within your remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non‑finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training Schedule

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry‑experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real‑world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

GCSE in:

• English and Maths (grade 5 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

GMAT is a cross‑phase Multi Academy Trust based in Cheshunt, currently comprising two secondaries and two primaries – Goffs Academy, Goffs‑Churchgate Academy, Flamstead End School and Oakview Primary School. Across the Trust, we have just under 3,000 students and employ just under 400 staff. The Trust also operates nursery provision on the Goffs‑Churchgate site, with subsidised and term‑time only places for staff, run by Ashbourne Nurseries.

All schools are situated in close proximity, sharing many activities, including CPD for staff. One of the Trust’s fundamental principles is that no school or phase is more important or successful than another. CPD and other events are rotated through all schools, and everyone learns from and shares with each other. This collegiate and collaborative approach permeates our Trust.

The Trust’s finances are overseen by a highly skilled Chief Finance Officer with considerable private‑sector expertise, and a highly experienced Management Accountant. The Trust deliberately created an innovative Income Generation function, with extensive lettings and business development work now yielding around £600k per annum. This underpins generous levels of staffing and many “extras” that would otherwise be unaffordable.

GMAT is a fully centralised MAT, with all schools able to access dedicated, expert advice and support from centralised functions in HR, Finance, Income Generation, Data/Business Analysis, ICT and Estates.

The Trust is extremely clear about its daily purpose, reflected in its motto: “no set destiny for any child.” All schools, leaders and staff believe fiercely in the life‑changing nature of education and work tirelessly toward that end.

After this apprenticeship

The Trust has been expanding for years and needs additional qualified staff as it grows. This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to slot seamlessly into a role within the finance function should one become available. It also offers a pathway to become a qualified accountant, continuing studies post‑apprenticeship and making you an attractive proposition for any employer.

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Reference code: VAC2000006450

The Apprenticeship closes in 16 days (Friday 9 January 2026). Please apply via the company’s website.