Apprentice Finance Assistant

Summary

We are recruiting a Finance Assistant Apprentice to join our accounts payable finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is looking to begin a career in finance. You will gain hands-on experience whilst studying for your apprenticeship.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

36-hours a week (Monday - Friday), 52-weeks per year. Actual working hours to be agreed with your Line Manager on appointment

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

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

Ensure the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for partner schools and the central trust
Support partner schools with financial queries, providing excellent customer service
Support with other related financial processes and ensure financial tasks are completed in a timely manner
Provide assistance and support to the Accounts Payable Manager where appropriate, including helping with queries, resolving issues, and contributing to process improvements
Processing invoices, managing payments and maintaining accurate financial records

Where you'll work

Worsley Bridge Primary School Brackley Road
Beckenham
BR3 1RF

Training

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

College or training organisation

APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Level 5 and above)
Maths (grade Level 5 and 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST) is a rapidly growing Multi-Academy Trust with 20 vibrant primary schools across Bromley, Kent, Lewisham and Southwark. Over the past five years, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring our schools provide exceptional learning opportunities for every pupil. We are proud partners with a number of multi-academy trusts and groups of maintained schools, creating a collaborative network that enhances educational experiences across the region. We are driven by a clear, moral purpose: “To provide excellence and opportunity for all, transforming lives through education and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow”

https://www.nestschools.org/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discounted gym membership at a variety of local leisure centres. Cycle to work scheme and home and tech discounts. Discounts at a range of shops, restaurants and leisure activities through our partner provider black hawk network.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to study for a Level 4 and Level 7 in Accountancy
Career progression within the Trust to Finance Officer and then Finance Lead

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST

Lexie Whiddett

lwhiddett@nestschools.org

0208 289 4767

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324906.

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Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 25 June 2025)

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