Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice Summary

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised accounting qualification. The postholder will assist with day-to-day financial processes, gain insight into financial reporting and compliance, and develop the skills required for a career in finance within an educational setting.

Wage: £25,159 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 36 hours a week
Start date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
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:
Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently, including invoices, income receipts, and payments.
Support the day-to-day operation of finance systems and processes, including cash handling, supplier set-ups, supplier statement reconciliations, and credit control activities.
Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring all documentation is complete, organised, and up to date.
Confidently use Microsoft Office applications and finance systems, including Excel and Word, to support finance operations.
Work flexibly to contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of Finance Team objectives.
Collaborate with colleagues across the central Finance Team to ensure month-end and year-end processes are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Work to strict deadlines to support the timely production of accurate monthly and annual financial information.
Manage the finance inbox, responding professionally and promptly to routine queries from staff and academies across the Trust.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Trust.
Support compliance with financial procedures and controls in line with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
Undertake and work towards the successful completion of a recognised finance qualification (e.g. AAT).

Where you'll work
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL6 9RL

Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications
Accountancy in:

Accountancy Qualification (grade Level 2 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Safeguarding
Health and Safety

Other requirements
Ability to demonstrate good organisational and numerical skills, with the ability to manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
Experience in using Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel and Word).
Previous administrative or finance-related experience (desirable).

About this employer
A Multi-Academy Trust based in and for young people in Tameside. Stamford Park Trust was established in February 2019 by Ashton Sixth Form College with the aim of improving the life chances of young people in Tameside. Ashton Sixth Form College has since been joined by Longdendale High School, Fairfield High School for Girls and Rayner Stephens High Schools.

After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.

Following completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a Finance Officer position within the Trust. With further study, experience, and subject to organisational growth, there is potential for progression into a Finance Business Partner role.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Ava Marsh

[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045491.

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