Finance Apprentice

  • Company: VENN ACADEMY TRUST
  • Location: Hull, HU10 6FE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000057165
  • Application Deadline Date: 26/10/2026
  • Start Date: 02/11/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Term Time only. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Brief Description

We are looking to take on a Finance Apprentice. Who will be trained and natured into the role and will become a key member of the team. This will be a varied role.         

Training to be Provided

You will be supported and mentored at the place of work by skilled colleagues to ensure you learn the required elements for the apprenticeship. 


A Skills Coach from Hull College will also be on hand to guide you through the apprenticeship ensuring you become a competent employee with regular visits and contact.

Future Prospects

For the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship there is a full-time role available. Also, progression opportunities across the trust. 
 

Vacancy Detail

Main Accountabilities



  • Purchase ledger

  • Raise and process purchase orders on the finance system

  • Check, code and process supplier invoices and credit notes

  • Contact suppliers to place orders and resolve invoice queries

  • Reconcile supplier statements

  • Assist with preparing supplier payment runs

  • Sales Ledger and Income

  • Raise sales invoices and record income received

  • Receipt and bank income, such as lettings, trips and catering

  • Monitor outstanding debts and chase overdue payments

  • Banking and reconciliations

  • Assist with bank reconciliations

  • Process and reconcile purchase card and petty cash transactions

  • Maintain accurate financial records and filing for audit purposes

  • Reporting and Month End

  • Support month-end tasks, including journals, accruals and prepayments

  • Assist with producing budget monitoring reports for budget holders

  • Support VAT returns, year-end processes and external audit preparation

  • General finance support

  • Respond to finance queries from staff, suppliers and parents

  • Follow the school's financial procedures and regulations

  • Provide administrative support to the finance team


Other Information

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service.

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