Job Description

Finance Apprentice

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Ref: SCH-TMAT-0183

15 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

The Marches Academy Trust

Location:

Bainbridge Green

Salary:

0.00

Department:

Finance

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

15/07/2025 23:59

Interview Date:

22/07/2025

Start Date:

ASAP
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (28/02/2027)

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

37.00

Weeks per Year:

52.140

Pay Grade:

Apprentice rate 12.21 per hour
The Role

Finance Apprentice

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Apprentice to join our Trust's central finance team. This is a fantastic, unique opportunity for someone starting their career in finance to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised AAT qualification. You'll support the team in a range of administrative and financial tasks and learn how finance drives our school's operations.





You will work with supportive and likeminded colleagues also working towards various accounting qualifications. This role includes fully funded apprenticeship training, starting at AAT level 2 with the opportunity to progress and complete up to AAT level 4. Upon commencement of your apprenticeship training, one day a week will be dedicated to off-the-job study time to support your learning and development.

Salary:

Age related apprentice rate

Contract type:

18 months fixed term in the first instance and dependent upon exam completion

Hours:

37 hours per week (52 weeks)

Start date:

September 2025



To be considered for this amazing opportunity you will possess the organisational and numerical skills to support the team with both administrative tasks and financial operations and processes. You will be a valued team member in driving financial excellence across our trust.





This is a pivotal role within the team in ensuring an efficient and smooth-running finance function as well as opportunities to be involved in new learning and the implementation of processes and systems.





You are welcome to discuss the role further with the Executive Director of Finance and Business, Charlotte Allsopp - charlotte.allsopp@mmat.co.uk

Closing date

: 15 July 2025

Interview date:

22 July 2025

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking - ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.



Safeguarding Information


Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.



All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).




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The Marches Academy Trust


The Marches Academy Trust

Morda Road

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 2AR



Charlotte Allsopp


charlotte.allsopp@mmat.co... https://www.marchesacademytrust.co.uk/