Trust Finance Assistant Apprentice
THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
Doncaster (DN4 0LT)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 June 2026
Contents
Summary
The Rose Learning Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to undertake an apprenticeship in Level 2 Accounts or finance assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and experience working in education finances.
- Wage
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£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Main Duties
The post holder will provide support to a range of financial support services including transactional processing, for Academies across the Trust and the Central Support Team. Duties will include:
- The use of the Trust's financial management systems to undertake all financial administration.
- Support the placing of orders, including supplier maintenance and selection.
- The processing of invoices for payments.
- Assist in dealing with supplier queries.
- Adhering to and implementing the principles and procedures ensuring compliance with all Trust financial procedures and regulations.
- Dealing with staff within Academies across the Trust.
- Undertake any administrative tasks, commensurate with the grade as part of a flexible team.
- The post holder will be expected to work constructively as part of a team and to co-ordinate and take an active part in the delivery of the Trust Finance strategy.
Requirements
- Strong desire to pursue a career in finance.
- Commitment to learning the Trust Finance Software; Access
- Some knowledge of common user applications, such as MS Office and Excel.
- Ability to work accurately and methodically.
- Ability to use initiative and to work individually and as part of a team.
General:
The role requires a willingness to be involved as part of the academy teams, committed to providing the best possible working conditions for the staff and pupils.
Duties are flexible; additional duties may be added or stated duties changed as determined by the Executive Team.The post holder must always comply with the trust’s staff code of conduct.
The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the trust’s Safeguarding policies, Equality policies, Information Security policies, Financial Regulations, Health & Safety at Work Act, and all other trust policies.
This post involves working with children and requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS) check.
The post holder is required to make positive efforts to maintain their own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out requirements of the law following recognised codes of practice. The post holder is also required to be aware of and comply with The Rose Learning Trust’s policies on health and safety.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Where you'll work
Central Office
Stevens Road
Doncaster
DN4 0LT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
More training information
Training will be on a day release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4)
- Maths (grade Grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to and from work and college.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW):
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft.
A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points.
A 'yes' answer does not automatically exclude your application.
About this employer
The Rose Learning Trust was formed in 2016 and is based in South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We are founded on the shared belief that the best interests of its pupils should be at the heart of our schools. Each and every one of our pupils is valued for who they are, irrespective of background or circumstance, and we aspire that they all succeed.
Our focus is ensuring that all our pupils have the best tools and support to learn and grow socially, emotionally and academically, in a safe and nurturing environment. To achieve this we need to support our staff and schools in being the best that they can be.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. We would be eager to support the successful candidate in going on to achieve a level 3 accountancy qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Asa Buckley
Asa.buckley@dncolleges.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038071.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm)