Trust Apprentice Accountant
Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,998 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2024
Job overview
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools wish to recruit an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our central Trust Finance team. The Finance team plays a crucial role in the Trust to manage budgets.
The working hours are 35 hours a week throughout the year on a fixed term contract for 18 months.
Created in 2024, the Federation educates 3,100 students in Lewisham and comprises Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School and Prendergast Ladywell School. The Federation enjoys a close relationship with The Leathersellers’ Company which dates back to the 15th Century.
As the Trust 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 management reporting, be involved in the annual budget setting process. You will also support with preparing benchmarking data, gathering and analysing statistical data and assisting with 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:
- 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
To apply, please click here.
Interviews: Week commencing 18 March 2024
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Attached documents
About Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
- Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
- C/o Prendergast School, Adelaide Avenue, Lewisham
- London
- SE4 1LE
- United Kingdom
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 Leathersellers Federation offers a 'Stronger Together' environment where staff are encouraged to grow, contribute, and thrive. We invest strongly in leadership at all levels through our ‘Courageous Leader’ programme and a values-driven Leadership Charter that prioritises clarity, kindness, and impact. Beyond our teaching development, we actively support our business and professional teams to achieve professional qualifications, with a current cohort of colleagues undertaking the Operations Manager apprenticeship.
Our culture actively values staff voice. Through our Teacher Learning Communities and cross-federation networks, we bring together diverse perspectives to drive innovation. We have replaced traditional grading with developmental Performance Reviews that focus purely on your professional growth and career pathway.
Meaningful CPD is a guarantee, not a perk. You will have access to National College training and fully funded NPQs, alongside tangible benefits including employer-funded healthcare (Medicash) and tech schemes. Collaboration sits at the heart of our Federation, supported by cross-federation networks, reviews and shared learning that ensure you are connected, listened to, and valued.
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