Accounts/Finance Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Leigh Academies Trust has a fantastic opportunity to appoint an Accounts/Finance Assistant (Apprenticeship) who will join our highly efficient Finance Department based in Strood, Kent. The purpose of this role is to undertake all generalist accounts and finance activities associated with the fully-centralised service that is offered to all LAT academies.

The position is ideal for someone at the start of their career, who is passionate about working within the department and the value that it adds to an organisation. You'll be joining a well established team who will support you to thrive in this role and you will receive fantastic professional development opportunities, working towards gaining a nationally-recognised Level 2-3 qualification.

Please note: This is a fixed term position for 12-18 months to reflect the apprenticeship duration, however, every effort will be made to extend / make permanent thereafter. Applicants who have already obtained a Level 2-3 qualification will not be eligible for this position.

Apprenticeship Summary

• Annual wage: £10,000 per annum
• Working weeks:  Monday - Friday throughout the full year
• Total hours per week : 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme)
• Holiday Allowance: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays 
• Apprenticeship duration:  12-18 months
• Programme delivery type:  All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work
• Start date:  September 2020 
• Apprenticeship level:  Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 2-3)
• Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A*-C, Maths and English

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2020, our Trust will comprise 28 geographically organised academies (11 secondaries, 15 primaries and 2 special) educating over 16,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff.  We also have one further secondary academy in the development phase, due to open in September 2021. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training providers and a large teaching school. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.   

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

We strive to offer a range of benefits that all employees can take advantage of which we regularly review and add to - click here to view what you’d receive as a member of staff with Leigh Academies Trust. 

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Leigh Academies Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities will vary. If you have any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the LAT Talent Team - talent@latrust.org.uk.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.