Finance Apprentice

South Thames Colleges Group are now looking for a Finance Apprentice to assist in a number of areas in the Finance function and gain all round experience in the work of the Finance team.

You’ll assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams and generate sales invoices from invoice requisitions and update the sales ledger with cash receipts. You will also assist with recording Government Procurement Card expenditure and reconcile cash advances and income received. Updating the finance system in accordance with Finance operating procedures will also form part of your responsibilities.

This opportunity would suit someone who has 5 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above (including English and Maths) and who has experience of using own initiative. You’ll have good written and verbal communication skills along with a good level of IT skills, including experience of using databases, Microsoft Office, the internet, and email.

Willing to work flexibly as part of a very busy team, you’ll have the ability to work accurately, calmly, and effectively, meeting set deadlines. You’ll have a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to information management.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 17th May 2022

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 23days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.