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Apprentice Finance Officer CARLETON HOUSE PREP SCHOOL

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated apprentice finance officer to join our busy school office team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team to ensure effective and efficient financial processes and administration support to the school.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,553.00

  • Working week

    8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071812

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

·       To assist the School Bursar and Head Teacher with all aspects of the development and effective operation of the finance function within the school

·       Assist with the operating and monitoring of school accounts and budgets, ensuring safe handling of cash and reconciliation of transactions

·       Completing administrative work in respect to ordering, invoicing, credit cards, petty cash, payroll and the receipt and distribution of goods and services

·       Support first point of contact for queries by assisting with general office, reception and admin duties as required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The role will consist of attending training towards the Level 2 AAT qualification as part of an accountancy apprenticeship each week at Peak Accountancy Training at their Liverpool or Live online classes. 

There is weekly attendance and the apprentice will also be visited in the workplace to enable them to evidence the work they are carrying out as part of their apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Career progression options could include the opportunity to study a Level 3 & 4 accountancy apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Transport to get to the School on a daily basis

About the employer

Our school motto, ‘They can because they think they can’ reflects the aspirations and achievements of every child who comes to us. We are an inclusive Catholic school committed to our faith, welcoming all denominations of girls and boys aged 3-11. We provide an education based on strong moral and personal values with Christ at the centre of all that we do. Our mission statement, ‘We Live, Love and Learn with Jesus,’ is lived out through our daily interactions. Inclusivity enriches our school; our pupils grow in mutual understanding and respect.

Employer

CARLETON HOUSE PREP SCHOOL

Address

145 MENSLOWE AVENUE

LIVERPOOL

L18 3BE

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Training

Training provider

CAROLINE PAULING

Contact

Kelly Wright

Kelly@peakaccountancytraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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