Finance Apprentice

Summary

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to provide financial admin support to the finance department, ensuring monthly deadlines are met and in accordance with academy procedures. You will undertake and carry out work to a high standard to contribute to the smooth & safe running of the finance dept; whilst working towards an AAT qualification.

Wage

£14,566 a year

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Actual salary of £12,052.40 per annum (term time only - 37.4 weeks) based on a full time salary of £14,566.00

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

37 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (3.30pm on Friday). Term time only (187 working days). Includes one day online learning.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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 Responsibilities:

Work as part of the finance team to ensure that a quality finance service is provided
Answer the telephone, deal with emails and enquiries, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times and ensuring that safety and security is maintained
Deal with accounting duties, such as purchase orders, processing PL invoices, chasing monies/invoices, SL invoice processing and any ad hoc finance duties
Deal with enquiries from suppliers, customers and staff, taking messages and ensuring that everything is communicated or dealt with in a timely manner
To support the Assistant Finance Manager in the financial planning of the Academy
Assist with monthly procedures, including filing
Assist with general duties within the Finance team
To attend team meetings and staff meetings and maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
Follow the apprenticeship plan agreed with the training provider to complete the agreed qualification within the agreed timescales

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:

All staff are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Treat all students with dignity, observe proper boundaries and understand that every adult in the academy has a responsibility to safeguard children and young people
To continue personal professional development as required
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as required
To actively engage in the performance review process
All support staff may be used to perform appropriate duties as and when required by the academy, commensurate with the salary grade of that post if it is higher than the employee’s current salary
To work in the best interests of the academy trust, students, parents and staff
To adhere to the academy’s policies and procedures with particular reference to Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Teaching and Learning and Health and Safety
Undertake the role of a Form Tutor within the academy’s pastoral structure, and provide relevant and appropriate pastoral support
To work flexibly, including some evening work, and to travel, as required, to meet the needs of the role
To work at locations across the academy trust, as required

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

Where you'll work

Torre Road
Leeds
LS9 7QL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

More training information

Classroom delivery one day a week via Zoom Live Classroom Delivery.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 -9, including Maths and English (grade 5-9)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Good attendance record
Respect confidentiality
Willingness to develop
Knowledge of office skills

Other requirements

Ensure you can travel to the place of work on a daily basis. There will be a formal school application process to complete, if you are selected for interview. A DBS will be undertaken upon an offer of employment.

About this company

Trinity Academy Leeds is great news for families in Leeds! Trinity MAT has poured all its experience and expertise into creating another unique and exceptional academy, which opens up exciting new opportunities for every student. Reach Higher, See Further, Shine Brighter Trinity MAT’s ‘no excuses’ culture places high quality teaching and learning above everything: we aspire to do the best for each student in our care. As a result, our students’ outcomes are exceptionally high. Teaching and Learning We only employ the best teachers, continually developing their capacity to inspire young minds, ensure strong and deep learning and equip students for study or employment post-school. A Broad and Balanced Curriculum Our curriculum is wide-ranging. It focuses particularly on literacy, science, technology and math, all of which are vital in developing the skills and thinking needed by 21st century colleges, universities and employers. Partnering Businesses Trinity MAT has built excellent partnerships with businesses. Once Trinity Academy Leeds begins to take shape, we will reach out to local businesses who can enrich our students’ experience and insights.

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After this apprenticeship

Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

Mandy.Hodson@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321864.

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