Finance Apprentice (University Schools Trust)

Specific Responsibilities:

To operate and maintain the financial procedures and systems of the school To assist the Finance Manager in ensuring that robust financial accounting and ordering systems are in place and that economies of scale are sought in order to maximise value for money To process financial transactions efficiently and accurately and assist with payment runs, ensuring that VAT is correctly accounted for To support the management of the school accounting function, ensuring its efficient operation to agreed procedures and maintaining those procedures. Assisting with resolving problems, including ordering, processing and payments, and assisting with resolving school finance queries from staff, students and their parents To assist with the finance procurement function, providing support and training to colleagues with obtaining quotes and approving orders. To process purchase orders, invoices and staff expenses accurately and on a timely basis ensuring that these have been fully authorised by budget holders before making payment on a timely basis To assist with the finance income function, following up on outstanding monies due to the school and reporting as required to the Finance Manager To maintain internal control procedures and ensure that accounting standards are met. To prepare information required by auditors at the direction of the Finance Manager To assist in managing the Finance department’s communications with stakeholders To receive and reconcile cash and cheques for various income items. To prepare funds for banking, ensuring that all insurance and audit requirements are complied with To reconcile supplier statements and update the finance system accordingly To assist with maintaining the school fixed asset register To support with any other duties relevant to the role

COMMON ROLES FOR ALL TRUST MEMBERS:

Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, and embody for the students, staff, governors, parents and wider community the vision, purpose and leadership of the Trust To ensure equal opportunities for all To be committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all young people To assist in the development of a culture and environment in which young people thrive and to drive innovation To drive up educational standards, promote life-long learning and continually improve outcomes for all Lead and contribute to an ethos in the Trust where well-being and respect are at the heart of the Trust and each student is valued and nurtured to develop personally and educationally Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development Actively engage in the performance review process Work within the Trust’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors Undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation Data Protection/GDPR, the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy and Use of ICT policy Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and visitors Adhere to Trust policies and procedures

Training:

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

Training Outcome:

Potential for a full-time role on completion.

Employer Description:
University Schools Trust and St Paul’s Way Secondary School are proud to announce that we are launching an Attendance Hub to share effective practice and practical resources with other schools. The launch comes after being selected to be a part of the Department for Education’s national initiative, which will now see 32 hubs supporting around 2,000 schools. SPW has been recognised for its excellent record on attendance in the face of a national crisis that has seen numbers of ‘severe absence’ double from pre-pandemic levels. Improving attendance is an integral part of boosting attainment. Evidence shows pupils with higher attendance tend to have higher attainment across all key stages. It is also widely accepted that the social connection that goes hand-in-hand with attending school can also have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Data and numbers led,Analytical thinker,Learner of new skills,Process led