Finance Apprentice at Hertswood Academy

Hertswood Academy; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertswood Academy in Borehamwood is looking for a dedicated Finance Apprentice to support the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and to work toward an AAT qualification. This entry-level role provides hands-on financial experience within a busy school environment.

You will process supplier invoices, manage purchase orders, handle expenses, and assist with queries from staff, suppliers, parents and students, under the guidance of the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education (essential). Prior AAT study is desirable, but full training support will be provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), with strong organisational and multi-tasking skills under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail, friendly and positive demeanour, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and school values.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices (HOGE), handle purchase orders, manage petty cash/credit card transactions, reconcile statements, and assist with chasing debtors and iPayimpact administration.
• Deal with financial queries from suppliers, staff, parents, and students via email, telephone, and in person. Liaise with premises staff regarding deliveries and assist with catering queries and income generation.
• Dedicate time to progress through the AAT qualification via college or online learning (full training support provided).
• Maintain high ethical standards, support a positive school culture, work within statutory frameworks, and uphold pupil welfare and behaviour expectations under the guidance of the Finance Manager and Headteacher.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs

AAT study desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About this Role

Full-time, fixed-term for 1 year, 37 hours 52 weeks a year in the firstinstance

Hertswood Academy is seeking a dedicated anddetail-oriented Finance Apprentice to join our team. This entry-levelposition offers the opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience whileworking towards an AAT qualification. You will support the day-to-dayoperations of the Finance Department, working closely with staff, suppliers,and the wider school community to deliver efficient financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Transactions:Process supplier invoices (HOGE), handle purchase orders, manage pettycash/credit card transactions, reconcile statements, and assist with chasingdebtors and iPayimpact administration.


• Communication & Support:Dealwith financial queries from suppliers, staff, parents, and students via email,telephone, and in person. Liaise with premises staff regarding deliveries andassist with catering queries and income generation.


• Apprenticeship Commitment:Dedicate time to progress through the AAT qualification via college or onlinelearning (full training support provided).


• School Ethos & Standards:Maintain high ethical standards, support a positive school culture, work withinstatutory frameworks, and uphold pupil welfare and behaviour expectations underthe guidance of the Finance Manager and Headteacher.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications:GCSE-level education (essential). Prior AAT study is desirable, but fulltraining support will be provided.


• Experience & Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), with strong organisational andmulti-tasking skills under tight deadlines.


• Personal Attributes:Meticulous attention to detail, friendly and positive demeanour, excellentcommunication skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and schoolvalues.

Important Information

Safeguarding Note:Hertswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhancedDBS check is required for this post.

Equal Opportunities:Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.