Apprentice Finance Assistant - Central Team

Overview

Apprentice Finance Assistant - Central team

Salary Grade: £11.37 per hour.
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, all year round
Required From: ASAP
Employer: Epworth Education Trust
Based at: Epworth Education Trust Central Office

Personal attributes

At Epworth Education Trust we are proud of our family atmosphere, and we strive not only to provide the highest quality of education, but also help our pupils become happy, successful and well-rounded individuals. We want them to have the best start in life and we are here to help them to acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and ambition to prepare them for life beyond the classroom ensuring that all our children achieve the very best that they can.

We have an opportunity for you to be a part of that journey and are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Finance Assistant to work in the Central Finance Team, assisting in the management of finances across the trust.We are looking for a motivated, detail-orientated individual who is excited to start their career in finance whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. You should relish the challenge of working in a busy team and must be able to commit to delivering quality work to tight deadlines. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest in finance, with strong numeracy and communication skills and a willingness to complete a Level 3 Finance Apprenticeship.

The role will involve working closely with the CFO, Finance Officer, Central Team, Headteachers, and SBMs.

Skills needed:

 Good mathematical skills
 Excellent time Management skills
 A willingness to be flexible.
 Enthusiastic and action oriented
 Ability to use their own initiative and work without close supervision.
 Excellent organisation and communication skills verbally and in writing
 High ability to achieve results and meet deadlines.
 Excellent knowledge of computer systems.
 An innovative approach and high energy levels
 The ability to manage conflicting priorities and changing requirements.

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Salary & Benefits

Salary from £11.37 per hour

In return our Trust offers you:
 A generous employer contribution towards LGPS pension
 Access to Employment Assistance Programme
 A strong and supportive Trust Central Team
 Generous Holiday entitlement
 Wellbeing Package
 Salary sacrifice schemes
 Access to training opportunities and professional development

Location

Epworth Education Trust
Westleigh Lane
Leigh
Wigan
WN7 5NJ

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

If you have any questions about the post, please contact Jo Buckley on 01942 777706 or at email operations@epworthtrust.org.uk

All application forms should be returned by email to operations@epworthtrust.org.uk

Closing date: 25th August 2025 5pm
Short listing: 26th August 2025
Interviews: 2nd September 2025

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equal opportunities

As part of the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection, and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers, and governors.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Job reference: AFACT