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Federation Apprentice Accountant

Federation Apprentice Accountant

Leathersellers' Federation of Schools

Lewisham

  • £20,166 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
LGPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
11 July 2022

Job overview

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools wish to recruit an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our central Finance team. The Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our Headteachers to manage their budgets effectively for the benefit of our students.

Created in 2008, the Federation educates 3,100 students in Lewisham and comprises Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School and Prendergast Ladywell School. The group is a hard federation made up of both voluntary aided and foundation schools and, as such, benefit from being more autonomous than other groups. The Federation enjoys a close relationship with The Leathersellers’ Company which dates back to the 15th Century. 

As the Federation Apprentice Accountant, you will have a key role in the team working closely with the Finance Officers based in each of our schools. You will assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting, be involved in the annual budget setting process. You will also support the Director of Finance & Operations with preparing benchmarking data, gathering and analysing statistical data and assisting with the month end VAT returns and bank reconciliation processes.

During your apprenticeship you will gain experience of working in school’s finance and will be asked to complete one of the following qualifications: 

  • Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship 
  • Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.

Minimum requirement: 

  • Degree qualification or equivalent or demonstrable relevant professional experience 
  • Minimum 5 GCSE’s including English and mathematics.

Skills 

  • Numerate  
  • Strong IT skills with an aptitude to learn new software. Demonstrates a strong interest to become an expert-user in Excel 
  • Literate and ability to communicate  
  • Work with a flexible, proactive and adaptable approach 
  • Is organised and can prioritise workload  
  • Will maintain confidentiality 
  • Undertake work unsupervised and on own initiative.

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Closing Date: 9:30am on Monday 11 July 2022

Interviews: w/c 11 July 2022

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.


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About Leathersellers' Federation of Schools

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+44 20 8690 3710

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Welcome to the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools which includes Prendergast Ladywell School, Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School, Prendergast Primary School and Prendergast Sixth Form.

The aim of the Federation is to provide an excellent education for children from the local community in a safe, inclusive, supportive learning environment. In our schools people are valued, make positive contributions to each school and pupils are taught to develop as responsible, independent members of society. We make sure that pupils leave with the best possible skills and qualifications to enable them to make the choices they want to make about their future. The Federation serves over 3000 young people in Good and Outstanding Schools in Lewisham.

All our schools share a common goal which is to provide excellent academic education and inclusive, personal support to all pupils. We are determined to continue to develop and sustain an outstanding educational service for our community. We value pupils’ diversity and actively teach and encourage all students to make positive contributions so that they become responsible, independent and successful members of society. Each school has its own identity and ethos, but all share these common values and purpose.

Our aim is to support all pupils to achieve through our high quality educational provision.  We do this through high quality teaching. We recognise too that all aspects of our provision contribute to pupils’ development. Our PSHE and Wellbeing provision, music service, the sports teams, the enrichment clubs, the trips and journeys, our provision in arts and drama, our school councils, all help develop the whole child. We know that happy confident pupils, who like and are engaged in all aspects of school life, are successful.

Paula Ledger MA
Executive Headteacher

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