Finance Apprenticeship

Summary

Like the sound of a paid, practical based training course with an opportunity to learn from our finance experts? Develop your skills whilst building the foundation required to launch your career in finance. If this appeals to you and you are a self-motivated learner with excellent interpersonal skills, then kick start your career here.

Wage

£14,566 a year

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Salary will move to NMW after 1 year in the apprenticeship

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Full -time 37-hours, Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 16:30, Friday 08:30 - 16:00

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To process invoices for goods and services, using the Trust finance system and accounting package
To assist schools with online purchase orders and BACS payment runs
To ensure purchase order or invoice related queries are dealt with speedily and effectively
To ensure all invoices agree to a valid purchase order and any discrepancies queried as required
To support procurement with data gathering and tender preparation
To input routine journals and supporting documentation
To assist monthly VAT returns
To assist schools in month end tasks and reconciliations, and respond timely to any queries
To support with Annual Audit preparation and collation of information
To communicate effectively with colleagues, school staff and suppliers
To provide routine administrative and organisational support, maintaining electronic filing and information systems
To be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
To operate within the guidelines of the Trust’s financial procedures and policies

Where you’ll work

Pannal Ash Road
Harrogate
HG2 9PH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

One day per week allocated to apprenticeship as paid study leave on site at Harrogate Trust Central offices.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)
Maths (grade 4 and above)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

We are Red Kite Learning Trust, a family of 14 schools across Harrogate and Leeds. As a collaborative group, our aim is to raise standards across education, supporting all our children and young people to achieve their absolute and full potential.

http://www.rklt.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Generous pension scheme with an employer rate of 19% plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to continue studying and move onto Level 4 Accountancy apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Red Kite Learning Trust

Helen Teresa Metcalf

metcalfh@rklt.co.uk

07596297061

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312055.

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Closes in 4 days (Thursday 10 April 2025)

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