Finance Apprentice in London

About the Employer

Established in 2015, Tudor Park Education Trust is an experienced, small trust comprising Springwest Academy and Logic Studio School.

Supported by a strong central team, we pride ourselves on a highly collaborative, open, and honest culture where we celebrate what we achieve together.

We champion the autonomy of our local Academy Committees, empowering them to drive excellence for their school's unique character while remaining united by our shared core values.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all staff.

We support flexible working and welcome applications from people wishing to work a flexible working pattern.

What You’ll Do

As a Finance Apprentice on the central Finance team, you will study toward the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and receive dedicated training and support.

Your role will span recording, retrieval, and reporting of financial transactions across the Trust and will provide a broad foundation in business management.

• Operations and compliance support
• Support the administration of Trust‑wide service contracts, including catering and cleaning.
• Help maintain accurate records for site and estates management, including assistance with external contractors.
• Support the central team with compliance administration, helping to update and maintain health & safety logs.
• Assist with the administrative tasks required for data protection and GDPR record‑keeping.
• Support the general procurement process, helping to source and order operational supplies and equipment.
• Liaise with school‑based staff and premises teams to facilitate day‑to‑day operational requests.
• Purchase ledger
• Help code and process purchase invoices, including inputting into the finance system with accuracy.
• Match purchase orders and service contract details to invoices.
• Ensure purchase order and invoice authorisation processes are applied correctly.
• Support the timely payment of invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Respond to supplier queries.
• Bank and credit card management
• Process and reconcile cash advances and accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile credit card and Soldo transactions, encouraging card holders to provide accurate supporting documentation.
• Other finance duties
• Process staff expense claims.
• Post bank payments to the finance system.
• Resolve finance‑related queries.
• Assist in entering accurate VAT records.
• Provide general financial support to Finance team members and colleagues across the organisation.
• Complete the off‑the‑job training and coursework required to progress through the AAT Level 2 certificate in accounting apprenticeship.
• Any other duties reasonably required and appropriate to an apprentice role.
• Training Outcome

Permanent role in the team along with an opportunity for growth and promotions in line with performance and organisational growth.

Our previous finance apprentice is now undertaking a CIPFA Level7 course in School Financial and Operational Leadership.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Teamworking
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental approach
• Patience
• Interest in accounting
• Eagerness to learn
• Good numeracy
• Intermediate IT skills
• Flexibility
• Positive attitude

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE English, 4 or above
• Essential: GCSE Maths, 4 or above
• Desired: GCSE IT, 4
• Desired: GCSE IT – 4 (duplicate in original but kept for completeness)
• Course Information

Course: Accounts or Finance Assistant (Level2) Level:2 Route: Legal, finance and accounting Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working week:36hours per week, Monday to Friday. 52 weeks per year. Expected duration:1year. Training provider: C. M. S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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