ACCA Finance Assistant Apprentice

Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 apprenticeship with Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the ACCA level 7 qualification.

Wage
£29,703 a year

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours
35 hours, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Days to be confirmed.

Start date
Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration
3 years

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accurate and efficient administration of financial processes across the Trust. Working closely with the Finance Manager and other team members, you'll support budgeting, record-keeping, compliance, and reporting tasks that are vital to the Trust's operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, long-term financial plans and end-of-year procedures
• Maintain accurate financial records, including managing orders, invoices, petty cash and reconciliations
• Support the administration of school journey accounts, bursaries and online payment systems (e.g. ParentPay)
• Provide management information and reports to support decision-making
• Collaborate with team members to maximise income opportunities and achieve best value in expenditure
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and external regulations

Where you'll work
89 Addison Road
London
UK
W14 8BZ

Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Equal to master's degree

Course contents

• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan
The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business.

ACCA is ideal if you're looking to progress your career and become a chartered accountant, or work in an accountancy, audit or tax firm. ACCA consists of three levels; Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional, and you'll need to complete relevant work experience at some point before you can qualify.

ACCA qualification is made up of three levels:

• Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. You can complete Applied Knowledge in six to 12 months.
• Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.
• By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you've successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA.
• Fully qualified ACCA members have abundant job prospects in a variety of industries and countries. In the final stage of ACCA, you'll be working as an assistant (qualified) supervisor or a financial analyst.

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a case study exam and project report.

As part of the apprenticeship you will complete innovative skills and behaviours that are essential to complement the vital technical training. They are designed to support learners in developing essential competencies and embedding their learning within the context of their organisation. Delivered with motivation and engagement at heart, learners can practice these essential competencies with industry peers in a realistic environment.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in:
• Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• A Level or equivalent in:
• Relevant (grade A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills

Other requirements
Annual Leave as per national agreement and local government pension scheme. Accessible via public transport.

About this company
Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is state-funded forward-thinking multi-academy trust dedicated to fostering the growth of young people.

After this apprenticeship

• Finance Officer
• Finance Manager

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315121.

Apply now
Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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