Finance Apprentice

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support towards finance qualification

Collaborative team

Experience in large multi-academyTrust

Job summary

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust is offering a Finance Apprenticeship in Nottingham. You will support accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and budget monitoring while training towards a recognised finance qualification.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for up to 18 months as part of a collaborative finance team within a large academy trust.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) with at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Commitment to studying towards an AAT or equivalent finance qualification.
• Excellent communication, numerical, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, expenses, and bursary payments.
• Supporting income collection, sales invoicing, and customer account administration.
• Assisting with month-end financial processes and ledger reconciliations.
• Providing support through the Finance Helpdesk via telephone and email.
• Supporting budget reporting and audit preparation activities.
• Building strong relationships with academy staff, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Communication

Numerical skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

A Levels & GCSEs

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, expenses, and bursary payments.
• Supporting income collection, sales invoicing, and customer account administration.
• Assisting with month-end financial processes and ledger reconciliations.
• Providing support through the Finance Helpdesk via telephone and email.
• Supporting budget reporting and audit preparation activities.
• Building strong relationships with academy staff, suppliers, and customers.
  As a Finance Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused finance service across our academies. You will gain valuable experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial administration, budget monitoring, audit preparation, and customer service while working alongside experienced finance professionals., Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) with at least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English.
• Commitment to studying towards an AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification.
• Excellent communication, numerical, and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage competing priorities.
  This is a full time role. You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round. This role is offered on a fixed term basis and anticipated to last up to 18 months., An actual salary of £15,392 to £23,088 per annum (Apprenticeship NMW)
• Gain hands-on experience in a professional finance environment.
• Receive support towards a recognised finance qualification.
• Develop valuable skills and knowledge within a large and successful Multi-Academy Trust.
• Be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting educational excellence.