Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice - St Thomas More High School, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0BW

Salary Grade Range: Apprenticeship rate – £8.00 per hour (£11,544 per annum plus training fees paid)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per weekconsisting of 8:00am to 4:00pm (incl. 30 minutes unpaid lunch break) 4 days per week in school and one day per week at college

Weeks Worked: Term-time only (39 weeks per year plus INSET days)

St Thomas More High School are seeking to recruit a Finance Apprentice who will assist the Finance Team in handling day-to-day financial transactions across the Assisi Catholic Trust and in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook, school financial regulations and policies.

This vacancy will soon be live on the governoment website via this link: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Please see the school’s website for further details and an application form or email [email protected] for an application form to be sent to you. Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected].

Applications are welcome from individuals of all religions who support the Catholic ethos of our school.

Applications are welcome from individuals of all religions who support the Catholic ethos of our school.

The school’s application form must be completed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.

Closing date: 18th September 2026 at 9am

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible

Please note that we reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date

Job Description

To assist the Finance Team in handling all day-to-day financial transactions across the Assisi Catholic Trust.

· Assist with checking full receipt of orders, annotating the records appropriately. Checking statements, as and when received, to ensure timely payment of invoices.

· Maintain manual and computerised financial records.

· Placing orders for school resources.

· Receive deliveries into the school and arrange for delivery to the correct department.

· Liaise with companies regarding orders and research in order to obtain best value for purchases.

· To carry out all financial administration in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook, school financial regulations and policies.

· These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required to ensure the safe and smooth running of the school.

Person Specification

Essential:

· GCSE Maths and English both at grade 9 to 4 or A* to C or equivalent in these subjects

· Good organisational ability with systematic and methodical approach

· Good communication skills with an ability to communicate with a range of staff and pupils

· Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, flexibility, patience and ability to maintain confidentiality

· Demonstrate attention to detail

· Sympathy with the schools religious nature

Desirable:

· Experience of working in a school environment

· Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies

· Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure

· Good ICT Skills

· Committed to personal development of own skills

Pay: £11,544.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person