Finance Assistant Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wath Academy, Maltby Learning Trust for an exceptional Business Administration/Finance Apprentice to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are seeking to appoint an apprentice:

To build and maintain effective professional relationships with relevant external stakeholders and service user groups
To provide reports and updates to Leaders in relation to area of responsibility
To set clear standards for and expectations of communication with parents and other key stakeholders ensuring follow up is timely, effective and appropriate
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with others to deliver added value to the Academy and Trust and will understand the changing community and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Where you’ll work

Sandygate

Wath-Upon-Dearne

Rotherham

S63 7NW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work.
Student to complete a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

About this company

We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. Our vision is clear: ‘Delivering exceptional learning experiences which enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’.

https://www.wathacademy.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of, candidates could progress to professional qualifications such as AAT, or into the following roles within the Trust:

Finance Assistant
Finance Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Amanda Ogley

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

01226216166

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276828.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 4 October)

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