Finance Assistant Apprentice — Start Your Accounting Career

Northern Schools Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Schools Trust, in partnership with Kaplan, offers a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Finance. This role provides hands-on experience in processing invoices, raising orders, reconciliations, and general financial admin.

The successful candidate will develop IT and numerical skills while working towards a recognised qualification. Join a supportive Finance Team in Liverpool, with a structured training plan and potential progression beyond the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Essential level 2 Apprenticeship content and levels will be covered by Kaplan.
• Strong numeracy and IT literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Raise purchase orders and check supporting documentation.
• Assist with income processing and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Support credit card and expense claim administration.
• Respond to finance queries from staff and suppliers.
• Assist with month-end and year-end tasks.
• Use finance systems and spreadsheets to record and analyse data.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Customer care

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Number skills

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Northern Schools Trust, in partnership with Kaplan, offers a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Finance. This role provides hands-on experience in processing invoices, raising orders, reconciliations, and general financial admin.

The successful candidate will develop IT and numerical skills while working towards a recognised qualification. Join a supportive Finance Team in Liverpool, with a structured training plan and potential progression beyond the apprenticeship.