Finance Apprentice in Borehamwood

Finance Apprentice

Ready to build a career in finance while working towards a recognised qualification?

Teach Now is recruiting a motivated Finance Apprentice to join a supportive Capital and Treasury Team in Hertfordshire.

You will gain practical experience alongside experienced finance professionals, supporting work that helps fund buildings, infrastructure and services for local communities.

The team also manages the councils cash flow, investments and borrowing, giving you exposure to a varied area of public-sector finance.

• Your responsibilities
• Support daily finance administration, including setting up finance codes and processing journals.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate financial data and respond to colleagues queries.
• Help monitor project spending, comparing actual costs against budgets.
• Assist with forecasts and financial information used to support decisions.
• Prepare working papers and gather information for year-end accounts and audits. What were looking for
• Confident Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing tasks.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing a finance career. Previous finance or administration experience is helpful but not essential.
• Training and eligibility

You will receive funded support to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship, with potential to progress to a Level 4 qualification.

The vacancy specifies the following eligibility requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths, such as GCSE grades 4–9/A*–C or equivalent.
• UK residency for at least three years.
• No existing Level 3 or higher qualification in a finance-related subject.
• What this role offers
• A permanent position with a clear starting salary and salary progression.
• Practical experience across capital finance, treasury and year-end accounting.
• Training and guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to explore progression within the wider finance department.
• Meaningful work supporting investment in local communities. Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company.

We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
• Application

Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity?

If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role.

For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance