Finance ApprenticeEDV/2026/HCEA/37122

Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust; Rugby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is offering a 20-month fixed-term apprenticeship in Finance at Harris Drive, Rugby. The role provides on-the-job training under the Finance Manager, with responsibilities in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and departmental capitation.

Applicants need a desire to learn and will gain exposure to budgeting, purchasing, and financial reporting. Salary starts at apprentice rates with progression; closing date is 22 November 2026, start date 1 December

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn.
• On-the-job training provided; designed to launch a career in Business and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and match to purchase orders and delivery notes with proper authorisation.
• Raise and print sales invoices; prepare letters to debtors.

Job description

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/HCEA/37122

Job Category: Professional & Support | Finance & Accounting

Location: Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £434.00 Annually (Actual)

Fixed term - 20 months - We are offering a salary of £15,434 per annum, first year apprentice rates is £8 per hour

Hours Per Week: 37

Weeks Per Year: 52

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 22nd Nov, 2026

Start Date: 1st December 2026

Positions Available: 1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About This Role

KEY PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Finance Manager, to assist in the provision of financial, administrative and clerical support functions. Applicants do not need previous experience to apply, but do need a desire to learn. This post will provide on the job training and is designed to give the successful applicant a step towards a career in the field of Business and Finance.

Accountabilities

The appointee will be line managed by the Finance Manager.

Principle Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Processing invoices, checking to purchase orders and delivery notes, ensuring appropriate authorisation and timescales
• Assist with preparing invoices for cheque run/ BACS and process payments following required authorisation having been gained and ensuring cheques are signed by relevant signatories

Accounts Receivable

• Raising and printing of sales invoices from appropriate documentation, checking for accuracy, and distributing to debtors
• Preparing letters

Departmental Capitations

• To assist with departmental spend against budget allocation, ensuring that budget holders are given timely and accurate information
• Assist with monitoring income and expenditure relating to curriculum budgets and provide timely reports
• Assisting members of staff regarding purchasing

General Duties

Raising of orders for departments. Assisting with thedeliver receipting of orders

• Assist with some general researching on grants available & collating information for funding
• Set up payments via Wisepay
• Run reports for financial management
• Filing accounts, orders and documentation
• Following all financial management procedures
• Researching and getting quotes for goods to provide best value
• Dealing with enquiries from pupils, staff and parents
• Cover/support other administration posts including Reception, Reprographics and Student Services when required

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Related Documents

• Finance Apprentice Oct 26.pdf

Contact Details

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01788 812549

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