Finance Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Apprentice to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of key finance tasks, including managing the purchase ledger, liaising with customers and suppliers, and assisting with payroll. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment while developing essential skills in finance and administration. The role offers a chance to work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to the smooth operation of financial processes. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn, this apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career in finance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and administrative skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail and IT skills will be crucial in managing financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Assist with payroll and preparation of financial reports.
• Handle office cover and manage school orders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Tools

WCBS PASS

Job description

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Finance Apprentice

Apply From: 29/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Employer

PINEWOOD SCHOOL LTD

Vacancy Description

Key finance tasks:

• Full ownership of purchase ledger.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to address and resolve any queries or disputes.
• Posting invoices and keeping an accurate record of all invoices.
• Raising sale invoices.
• Input Bank Payments to the finance software system (currently WCBS PASS) and send remittances.
• Bank cheques and cash as required.
• Assist in the preparation of termly fee invoices, deal with parent queries and raise leavers cheques/bank payments as required.
• Assist with the monthly payroll to include input of new starters.
• Once fully trained, complete payroll in absence of School Accountant.
• Administration of the Petty Cash System.
• Assisting with monthly and year-end reporting of financial information.
• Delivering financial and accounting information to stakeholders.
• Assisting in the maintenance and use of digital systems to support the accurate and timely financial and accounting information.
• Assisting with other accounting duties including reconciliations within the accounting software and sending remittances.
• Assist with the routine month end processes including bank and petty cash reconciliations, credit card processing and VAT returns.
• Analysing financial reports against business KPI’s using various formula and pivot tables as required.
• Cross checking data in internal systems to correct mistakes and standardise formatting to enable accurate reporting.
• Taking a high level view of data presented, offering commentary and recommendations.
• Assist with on-site visits from the Audit Team.
• All other Finance Administration tasks as required to support the School Accountant and Bursar.

Ordering service:

• To establish and manage an ordering service for the School, ensuring staff provide full details of items required in a timely manner.
• Processing orders for staff purchases and providing updates on orders on request.
• Managing the School’s Amazon account, placing orders for items on request by staff.
• Over-seeing the Credit Card orders, assisting staff when required and placing orders in line with School Policy.

Office cover during school holidays:

• To manage the School Office Email account, responding to messages in a timely and helpful manner.
• To answer the main School telephone line and forward on messages as appropriate.
• To take on cover for the School Office during term-time in times of staff absence.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Finance Apprentice

Employer Description

Pinewood School is set in 84 acres of rolling countryside on the border between Wiltshire and Oxfordshire and offers a quality, family-based, co-educational day and boarding environment for over 400 children aged 3-13.

Vacancy Location

PINEWOOD SCHOOL BOURTON SN6 8HZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000310289

Key Dates

Apply From

29/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-01 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-18 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

1 day per week during college term-time at New College, Swindon.

Learning Provider

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Contact Details

Jo Ranstead

Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

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

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