Finance Apprentice
Christ The King Sixth Form College

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to carry out the day-to-day finance requirements of the Sixth Forms and work as part of the Finance Team to provide a high quality service.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

• Support to the financial management of Sixth Form financial data and accounting including report generation and forecasting
• Assist the Financial Accountant in keeping appropriate accounting records and maintaining the Financial Information System and ensure that documentation can withstand audit requirements
• To ensure that accurate and up-to-date records are maintained for all aspects of the Sixth Forms’ financial administration
• Raise accurate and timely invoices, chase unpaid invoices, including invoices for suppliers and counter-parties, and apply the correct VAT rules
• Ensuring all income due to the Sixth Form is received in full
• Keeping full records of transactions in both manual and computerised cashbooks
• Taking payments and issuing receipts to students/staff for all visits/books/conferences etc. and keeping detailed records of all monies collected from students/staff
• Operating a sixth form purchasing service that ensures competitive prices with and timely payment of suppliers, with particular regard to e-procurement
• Ensure all payments are made on time, working in conjunction with the Finance Manager and supported by staff
• Reconciliation of Supplier statements to ensure all invoices have been recorded and/or paid
• Regularly update filing systems and ensuring all corresponding ledgers are kept up-to-date
• To respond to ad hoc finance queries and provide other financial administrative support within the Sixth Forms as appropriate
• A commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity underpinned by willingness and ability to contribute to the holistic implementation of this demonstrated in performing the duties of the post
• To check and approve expense claims
• Ensuring that the Sixth Form addresses recommendations arising from Internal and External Audit
• Undertake other tasks as required by the Deputy or Executive Principal after due consultation

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Weekly workshops at Orpington College Campus

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Progression to the Accounting Level 3 apprenticship

Annual wage

£15,000 a year

Expected duration

1 Year

Possible start date

16 Jan 2025

Date posted

29 Nov 2024

Reference number

1000289633

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential