Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship at St Matthew Academy

The apprentice will primarily assist the Finance Department with administrative support, including tasks related to trips, HR, and exam invigilation during peak periods. However, the main focus will be on finance and administrative support.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £6.40 an hour, in April the Apprenticeship salary will increase to £7.55 an hour
• Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 9 am till 4 pm with a 1-hour lunch break
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutors
• Location: St Joseph Vale, Blackheath, Lewisham, London, SE3 0XX

The successful candidate will support accounts payable and receivable, as well as other financial administration tasks, including ParentPay and student credit accounts, working closely with the Head of Finance and Senior Finance Administrator.

While the primary responsibilities will be in finance and administration, the role may also involve occasional exam invigilation and assisting with school trips on an ad-hoc basis, depending on workload and trip requirements.

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications:

• Experience in administration
• Basic Excel, Word, data entry
• Confident telephone manner
• Willingness to adapt and be flexible within the role

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice's needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Other requirements:

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.