Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Hours: Full Time,35 hours per week Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications Required: GCSE Maths and English Start Date: 1st September 2026 Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Finance Administrator to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.
As an Apprentice Finance Administrator within our Central Finance Team, you will work closely with the Finance Administrators, Finance Manager and Senior Finance Administrator to deliver high-quality financial administration across the Trust.
You will play a key role in ensuring finance transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with Trust financial regulations, procedures and best practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance while working towards a recognised professional qualification through an apprenticeship.
You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive team environment, developing practical finance and administration skills while contributing to the efficient operation of our schools.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Finance Team with the accurate processing of day-to-day financial transactions.
- Maintaining and updating financial records and systems.
- Raising purchase orders and processing invoices in line with the Trust's financial procedures.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies.
- Processing procurement card orders and supporting sales invoice processing.
- Posting income transactions to the finance ledger.
- Using the Trust's finance system to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Ensuring financial records are maintained in accordance with Trust policies and financial regulations.
- Supporting the Finance Manager and wider finance team with projects and administrative activities as required.
- Completing all apprenticeship training, assignments and assessments to achieve the apprenticeship standard.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in developing a career in finance. The successful candidate will have:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Good numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
- A commitment to achieving a professional finance qualification through the apprenticeship programme.
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
