Job Description

West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds (with hybrid working opportunity) 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Initial Fixed Term Contract (18-month apprenticeship) Salary: 14,527 per annum

To formally apply for this role, please visit:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000324610

We are offering a great opportunity for an apprentice to join our finance team in a role supporting project delivery and administration. You will work closely with project teams and the wider finance department, helping to make a real impact on our students and community. The apprenticeship can follow either an AAT or Business Administration path, based on your career goals.

In this role, you will assist with tracking project costs, maintaining documentation, preparing claims and audit evidence, and managing finance-related SharePoint sites. You will support audit queries and help ensure financial procedures are followed, working with a range of internal stakeholders across the Eastern Education Group.

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, good organisation skills, and confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. A minimum of Level 2 English and Maths is required. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to start a career in finance or business administration, we love to hear from you.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company events Access to various memberships and discount schemes Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded subject course development for your role Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities Career progression opportunities
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via the link below:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000324610

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date:

8.00am on Monday 23rd June

Interviews:

Monday 30th June

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 14,527.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025