Finance Administrator (Apprentice)

Job title:

Finance Administrator (Apprentice)

Company

Leigh Academies Trust

Job description

Kickstart Your Finance Career as an Apprentice at The Leigh Institute!Are you ready to launch a rewarding finance career? The Leigh Institute is hiring a Finance Administrator Apprentice, offering hands-on experience and the chance to earn a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. You’ll join a supportive team that values growth and collaboration, working on invoice processing, payments, and queries.Our successful candidate will become part of a friendly team that supports the four founding organisations within the finance remit, contributing to effective financial management across our academies. Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of Leigh Academies Trust and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. Applicants should also be confident in many aspects of IT, and will be expected to utilise the Google Suite of tools for many aspects of their work.This role is offered as an 18-month apprenticeship contract and our successful candidate will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification, delivered by LAT Apprenticeships.Apprenticeship Summary:Annual wage: £13,725 per annumHoliday allowance: 25 days per annum plus bank holidaysWorking week: Monday – Thursday, 8.00am – 4.00pm / Friday, 8.00am – 3.30pmTotal hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship)Apprenticeship duration: Approx.18 monthsAnticipated start date: As soon as possibleApprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)Apprenticeship standard: Business & AdministrationPositions: 1 availableDesired entry qualifications: GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths, English and ICTFuture prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business and administration remit. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient office team – you’ll be learning from the very best!On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to discuss the position, on an informal basis, before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting: Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor: amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.Interested in this opportunity? Apply now and start your journey with our supportive and dynamic Finance team!Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. .

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Expected salary

£13725 per year

Location

Kent

Job date

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:50:15 GMT

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