Finance Apprentice - ref. t42343323

Job Description

This role offers practical exposure to the workings of a busy finance department and tailored mentorship to help you develop your skills.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Assist in processing purchase and sales invoices, bank payments and receipts, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Credit control: Work with the team to recover monies owed to the school pulling together a variety of data sets to efficiently bring accounts to balance.
• Reconciliation: Support the reconciliation of accounts and help identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Budget Management: Provide administrative support during budget preparation and assist with regular monitoring.
• Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organised and accurate financial records in compliance with school policies and regulations.
• Support Audits: Contribute to the annual external audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation.
• General Administration: Handle finance-related queries, liaise with suppliers, customers, and staff; perform other administrative duties as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

• A contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contributions.
• Free school lunch.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free use of school gym and swimming pool* (*Subject to restricted access hours)
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Vehicles' Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Excellent working conditions.
• Support for training and development and an annual review programme.
• Online GP service.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for staff. 24:7:365 advisory telephone advice service and telephone counselling.
• A programme of Stamford Lectures and other staff social events.

• Prior relevant finance experience; however, a keen interest in accounting or finance is essential.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Must be willing to work towards a recognised accounting qualification, such as AAT.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Application Details

This role will remunerate on the national apprenticeship rate.

Closing date for applications is the 31 March 2025.

Further details, including a full list of key responsibilities and essential criteria, can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section at the bottom of the page. Candidates should apply via submitting a CV and cover letter to lakeith@ses.lincs.sch.uk.

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).