ACCA Graduate Accountant Apprenticeship

Overall purpose of the post:The successful candidate will join the central finance team for the Trust. As part of this role you will also provide support and advice to individual schools within the Trust. As a trainee you will get an opportunity to experience first-hand how both schools, and central finance operates, and what is the driving force behind it.You will be supported to do your accountancy qualification, and receive support, training and challenging assignments.Responsibilities:Undertaking monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met;Preparation of monthly accruals;Completion of account reconciliations;Provision of central finance support to finance teams within schools;Provision of ad hoc financial information;Analysis and reporting to assist with some annual reporting processes, such as the creation of the Annual Financial Statements, and the AAR.General:Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the schoolAppreciate and support the role of other professionalsParticipate in training and other learning activities and performance development as requiredTreat all users of the school with courtesy and considerationPresent a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunitiesAny other tasks commensurate with the role and as by directed by the Executive Headteacher or Head of School.