Trust Finance Assistant Apprentice

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.