Finance Apprentice

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £15,392

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is hiring a Finance Apprentice to join our busy Finance Team in Nottingham. The role offers hands-on experience in accounts payable/receivable, financial administration, budget monitoring, and audit preparation while supporting a professional finance service across our academies.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a fixed-term basis for up to 18 months and study towards an AAT qualification.

Qualifications

• A Levels and GCSEs incl Maths and English.
• Commitment to studying towards an AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Strong communication and numerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, expenses and bursary payments.
• Support income collection, sales invoicing and customer account administration.
• Assist with month-end processes and ledger reconciliations.
• Provide helpdesk support via telephone and email.
• Assist with budget reporting and audit preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Education

A Level or equivalent plus GCSEs incl Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in finance while gaining professional qualifications and practical experience? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our busy and supportive Finance Team within our Multi-Academy Trust.

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.

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.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• An actual salary of £15,392 per annum (for first year, National Minimum Wage for subsequent years)
• 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.

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see our central team in Nottingham and meet the team. We also welcome for contact to me made where the role can be discussed further. To arrange a visit call the HR team at 0115 8515454, option 2, or email [e-mail]

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.