Finance Apprentice

Join our Multi Academy Trust as a Finance Apprentice and start a career in education finance. Gain hands-on experience in transactions, budgeting, and reporting while studying for a funded qualification. Ideal for organised, numerate individuals eager to learn and grow within a supportive, professional team.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our Multi Academy Trust and begin a rewarding career in education finance.

As a Finance Apprentice, you will work closely with the Trust’s central finance team to support the effective financial management of our academies. You will gain hands-on experience across a range of finance activities, including processing transactions, supporting budget monitoring, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting and compliance requirements.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you will undertake a funded finance apprenticeship, allowing you to develop recognised qualifications, practical skills, and a strong understanding of public-sector and education finance. You will be supported by experienced professionals who are committed to developing talent and helping you succeed.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, numerate, and keen to learn, with an interest in finance and a desire to contribute to the smooth running of schools and the education of children and young people.

By joining our Trust, you will become part of a collaborative organisation that values professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering a strong foundation for future progression within finance or the wider education sector.

ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Support the processing of financial transactions, including purchase invoices, credit notes, journals and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and correct coding in line with Trust procedures.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised financial records within the Trust’s finance systems.
• Provide transactional and financial data to support monthly management accounts and routine financial reporting.
• Respond to basic finance queries and provide administrative support to finance colleagues and schools as appropriate.
• Assist with bank processing activities and basic reconciliations as directed.
• Support payroll processing activities, ensuring information is accurate, timely and handled confidentially.
• Operate financial controls as instructed and follow Trust policies, procedures and approval frameworks at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all financial, personal and sensitive information.
• Support the collation and provision of financial information and evidence for internal and external audits.
• Assist in maintaining clear audit trails and organised filing systems for financial records and documentation.
• Escalate errors, anomalies or concerns to an appropriate member of the finance team promptly.
• Actively participate in apprenticeship training, assessments and development activities.
• Develop a practical understanding of Trust finance operations, systems and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across the Trust, demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to learning.

• Training

  Full training provided including a day release at College once per week during term time.

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Organisation skills, Attention to detail, Team working, IT skills

• Employer Description

  The aim of Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is to give children and young people from all backgrounds an outstanding education. In doing so, they will acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for success both in the classroom and beyond. To achieve this aim we will establish outstanding academies in our local communities and surrounding areas. Our ethos is based upon full inclusion, high expectations, outstanding teaching and learning and a relentless focus on the needs and potential of every child. Our core vision and values will shape and inform the operation of the trust.

05/05/2026

Full training provided including a day release at College once per week during term time.

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Attention to detail, Team working, IT skills Spennymoor DL16 7LN Whitworth Rd Spennymoor Advance Learning Partnership