Apprentice Finance Assistant
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, Wallington, SM6 9JN14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,469.40 Annually (Actual)
Apprentice Finance Assistant job summary
Finance Apprentice
Location: Trust Central Office at Wallington Primary Academy (with some travel to academies as required)
Contract: Fixed-term Apprenticeship
Hours: 30 hours per week / term time only
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Apprenticeship Level: Level 2 or Level 3 (dependent on candidate)
About the Role
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our central Trust Finance Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance within the education sector. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised finance qualification, supported by an experienced and friendly team.
About the Trust Finance Team
The Trust Finance Team provides financial support and oversight to all CPAT academies, ensuring strong financial management, compliance and value for money. As a Finance Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision and with appropriate training, you will support the Finance Team with tasks including:
- Processing purchase orders and invoices
- Supporting accounts payable and receivable
- Assisting with budget monitoring and financial reports
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
- Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
- Liaising with academy staff, suppliers and colleagues across the Trust
- Using financial systems and spreadsheets accurately and confidentially
- Supporting audit and compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Keen to learn and develop a career in finance
- Organised, reliable and detail-focused
- Confident using IT, including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Able to work well as part of a team and independently
- Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information
- Willing to complete an apprenticeship qualification alongside the role
What We Offer
- A supportive and experienced Finance Team
- Full training and support to complete your apprenticeship
- Valuable experience within a Multi-Academy Trust
- Opportunities to develop practical finance and workplace skills
- A positive working environment focused on learning and development
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Should you require more information or a tour of one our schools, please contact David Bennett, Trust Operations Officer.
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:
- LGPS and TPS pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 2 week October half term
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff recognition awards
- Staff Charter
Please read our applicant pack for further details
Other Information
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.
For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Reasonable adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding our children. All posts are subject to enhanced checks carried out by the DBS. Every employee is personally responsible for being vigilant and carrying out their responsibilities under our Safeguarding, Child Protection and Health and Safety Policies.
Online searches will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cirrus Primary Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust comprising of 5 infant and primary schools.
Our core purpose is to develop the very best organisations to ensure that children do exceptionally well and are prepared for the future, based on the principle of equality of opportunity for all. This core purpose drives our direction, decisions and actions.
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