Finance Apprentice

**Apprenticeship Job Title: Finance Apprentice**

**Apprenticeship Qualification: AAT Level 2**

**How does the Apprenticeship work?**

As an Apprentice, you will be employed, just like anyone else at the company, the difference is that you will be studying towards a qualification.

You’ll spend a minimum of 6 hours a week (of your total working hours) in a number of different Training, Learning & Development Activities that all develop your Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours in line with your Apprenticeship Qualification. These will include (for example) staff meetings, online courses, shadowing other team members, as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring from/with your line manager.

AAT Level 2 and Level 3 (industry recognised Qualifications) are delivered on a modular basis, via fortnightly Tutor led group workshops (live, virtual 6 hour sessions) and bi-monthly exams, taken at a local accredited / approved AAT testing centre (location to be confirmed). You will also complete study, assignments and coursework, and a blend of learning and development activities, all, within the workplace, and will be given ‘Protected Time’ each week to do this - so no homework This will all prepare you for your End Point Assessment (EPA) once you have completed all the learning required. As CT Skills is a training provider, all our vacancies are for immediate starts so please consider this when you are applying.

**WHO is the Apprenticeship with?**

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- EMPLOYER Name- Nazarethcare Charitable Trust- Working Address- Larmenier Centre,162 E End Rd,

London,

N2 0RU
- Daily Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm- Weekly Hours:
- 37.5- Salary:
- £15,000 - £16,000- Reporting to:
- Finance Director**About The Employer**:
Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is the management company responsible for the operation and regulation of all Nazareth Houses and Nurseries within the United Kingdom. We work closely with the Sisters of Nazareth to ensure the highest quality care for all our residents and children.

We are a registered charity, and all our Houses are registered and compliant with the various regulators across England, Scotland and Wales.

**_ About the Team:_**

You will be part of a small team with the opportunity to progress and develop in a finance as a career.

Head office is lovely and peaceful. Nice environment to work and learn as well as develop.

**About the Role**:
To learn all aspects of finance with Nazareth Care. To become proficient in our accounting system, Cold Harbour. Assist the home administrators where needed. You will be involved in supplier reconciliations, preparation of supplier payment runs and the maintenance of the prepayment schedule.

**And Day to Day?. You will be Responsible for**:

- Entry of supplier invoices onto Cold Harbour.
- Checking supplier invoices entered by homes for correct coding and entry.
- Supplier reconciliations.
- Preparation of supplier payment runs.
- Preparation and review of aged creditors report.
- Maintenance of prepayment schedule.
- Monthly accruals.
- Maintenance of fixed asset schedules.
- Deal with queries from home administrators and suppliers.
- Minute taking.
- Spreadsheet production and preparing documents on word.
- Other ad hoc tasks when required.

**Skills Required**:

- Communication
- IT
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Problem Solving

**Minimum Qualifications Required e.g.**:

- GCSE - English and Maths (Grade C or above)

**And the Long-Term Opportunities?**

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there could be the potential of a permanent post within the business. For the right person it’s a long-term career and opportunity to develop.

**Company Benefits**:

- We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate.
- Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues.
- Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
- Aged 18-22 - we pay at least National Living Wage rate.
- Pension contributions.
- Paid holidays.
- Free onsite parking.