Finance and Payroll Apprentice
Location
Loughborough, Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for a Finance and Payroll Apprentice.
This is an exciting role where you will be an important part of the finance team from day one. We believe in helping our apprentices to achieve their full potential; we will support your studies but also ensure that you have the right practical experience to back this up. During your apprenticeship you will get a good grounding in all aspects of finance from purchase ledger and payroll through to financial accounting and business partnering. You will be working as part of a team in a varied and friendly environment. This role would suit someone starting their career or looking for a career change, with focus on the wide experience opportunities.
About the role
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to new environments and develop skills that will kickstart your career in business finance:- Creating and interpreting information- Effectively communicating information to stakeholders- Proactively managing personal development- Working under tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities- Coordinating with others to meet deadlines and changing priorities- Produce quality and accurate information- Apply accounting knowledge- Consistently deliver high-quality and accurate data and information.
Your education/training From the start, you'll be working towards an AAT (Association?of Accounting Technicians) qualification, which will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge for your role. As you work through your apprenticeship you will have the ability to gain varying levels of AAT qualifications (depending on your starting point). By the end of your apprenticeship, you may hold Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 AAT qualifications.
This is a full-time, 3 year Fixed-term contract role, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description.
Salary & Benefits
£5.28 per hour apprenticeship rate
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Study day
Apprenticeship Mentor at work
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
GCSE’s including English and Maths grade 4 minimum
Good level of proficiency with IT
Numerate, good attention to detail, good telephone manner, good level of written and spoken English, ability to work well alone or as part of a team
Enthusiasm for new challenges
No previous experience in Finance necessary
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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£5.28 per hour
