Finance Apprentice

We are looking for a hardworking and creative person to join our Finance Team. The successful candidate will:

• Gain experience across a range of finance activities


• Process transactions, support budget monitoring and maintain accurate records


• Assist with reporting and compliance requirements


• Provide financial administration across the Trust


• Maintain the system of internal financial controls


• Produce quality work that meets deadlines and is accurate and professionally presented


• Produce statutory and other financial reports as required


• To comply with Advance Learning Partnership policies and procedures

Specific Responsibilities:

Orders:

• Raising orders for the purchase of goods ensuring Best Value and Value for Money whilst adhering to the Trust Finance Policy


• Ensuring curriculum orders are delivered to the correct departments


• Dealing with any queries with regard to orders

Invoicing:

• Processing invoices and credit notes


• Checking and reconciling statements

System Housekeeping:

• Having an overall awareness of the need to match spending to Budget, alerting the Finance Manager of potential overspending


• Identifying which Academy/account income/expenditure relates to and recording accordingly to include all trading activities


• Overseeing and ensuring that all records are kept up to date, e.g. regularly checking for and cancelling out-of-date orders

Generic Responsibilities:

• Maintain personal expertise, be a role model and promote high expectations for all members of the Academies community through your role within the structure


• To model the values, ethos and vision of the Trust


• Be aware of, comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting on all concerns to the appropriate person


• Attend relevant meetings as required

Special Conditions:

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


• The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager


• The post-holder will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace. To include ensuring that the requirements of Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to


• To carry out duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy


• An Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken before an appointment can be confirmed