Job Description

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Driven and Enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our busy Finance team.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018, We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.

Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.

We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employee

Cycle to work scheme Tech Scheme Eyecare Vouchers Access to Discounts CPD opportunities Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package Long Service Days On site Parking - In some locations Excellent Training Package Employee Recognition Scheme
Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

On appointment, your main place of work will be at Wardhayes, Okehampton but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer's Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer.

This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below.

Job Purpose:

To support the Trust's financial and accounting functions whilst successfully completing through work experience, studying, training and development for the Level 2 or 3 AAT Accountancy qualification.

You will be an integral part of the team supporting them to maintain an efficient and accurate finance function. You will undertake, input and process the financial records for the schools and bookkeeping activities.

This new role offers an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate. The fully funded training will lead to a level 2 or 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting. Applicants should have a demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in accountancy or financial administration and prepared to undertake training with a provider one day a week.

You will be required to attend training online as required by the training provider and complete course work to a high standard. You will also be undertaking a range of financial administration and accounting tasks suited to the post holder's current level of training and development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To maintain the Trust's Finance systems

To deal initially with all financial queries from staff, students, suppliers and auditors, referring to the School Finance Lead as appropriate.

To input/reconcile financial data promptly up to but not including trial balance.

To input and process orders.

To input suppliers' invoices and credit notes.

To raise debtor invoices and monitor payments.

To input journals, including internal recharges.

To input Staff Expenses claims, Credit Card Transactions and processing of Travel and mileage claims, in conjunction with the Finance Manager & Chief Financial Officer to prepare all documentation and computer records for close down at year end.

To be aware of and comply with legal requirements for Audit and to fully support the audit process.

To support the Trust Business Partners as requested.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

Acceptable Use Policy Records Retention Policy Personal Data Breach Procedure Employee Code of Conduct E-safety Policy Social Media Policy Use of Personal Devices Policy
You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

'This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.'

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location:

Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose:

To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule:

Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 24,027.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Okehampton EX20 1PU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person