Accounts Apprentice
THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Culverden Down Tunbridge Wells (TN4 9SL)
Closes in 23 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 January 2026
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Summary
This is a great opportunity for a L3 Accounts Apprentice to experience life behind the scenes in a growing Multi Academy Trust. You will learn the whole accounting process from input to audit. If you have experience in finance and aspirations to become a FD/CFO this role is for you
- Wage
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£24,513 a year
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Annual Pay review assessed during September (following succesful completion of probation - 6 months)
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
Duties will include:
- Working in different software programs, including ACCESS, Arbor and Bromcom
- Analysing bank statements
- Assisting in accounts preparation
- Administration of both purchase and sales ledger
- General administration duties
- Telephone - dealing with general accounts enquiries
- Completing Excel spreadsheets and inputting data
- Compiling statistical reports and information
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the business which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.
Where you'll work
Tenax Schools Trust HQ
Mansion House Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down Tunbridge Wells
TN4 9SL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Level 3 Assistant Accountant standard, which includes:
- Level 3 AAT Assistant Accountant Certificate
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Blended on/off the job training
- Classroom delivery online
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Other 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
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Adaptable
- Self Motivated
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
- Have a clean driving licence and prepared to travel to satelitte offices outside of Tunbridge Wells (incl. Tonbridge, Maidstone and Crowborough)
- A good sense of humour, good tea and coffee making skills (although not tested !) motivation to learn and being part of a busy team
- Being prepared to work in line with statutory guidelines (Keeping Children safe in education 2025, Academy Trust Handbook 2025 to name a few)
About this employer
Tenax Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) that exists to provide outstanding education in both primary and secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex.
Tenax is a Church of England, mixed trust that includes community schools with no denominational ethos alongside Church of England Voluntary Aided (VA) and Voluntary Controlled (VC) schools. While our Church of England schools place particular emphasis on teaching children and young people about Christian values, beliefs and traditions all of our schools subscribe to our underpinning educational, ethical and personal development principles. We value diversity and will preserve the distinctive local character of each school. We welcome pupils and families from all backgrounds and from all faiths and none.
Our educational philosophy derives from our founding values:
We believe in the value and potential of every child and young person.
We are committed to high standards of achievement and embrace a positive mindset that insists all students can make exceptional progress.
We provide a rich curriculum designed to prepare pupils for future learning as they grow in knowledge and confidence.
We invest in the expertise of our teachers by providing best in class professional development for all. We value our support staff and offer competitive employment packages for all. We aim to be an employer of choice.
We focus on giving our pupils the richest personal development possible, so that they grow in character and acquire strong values to stand them in good stead in adult life.
The Trust aims to maintain and further enhance its reputation for excellence in all aspects of its work.
https://www.tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free on site car parking
Canteen on site at main workplace serving both hold and cold meals and snacks.
Free staff counselling support helpline
Access to discounted shopping/leisure and subscription services
After this apprenticeship
- Potential progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right person
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011518.
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Closes in 23 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)