Apprentice Finance Assistant

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Accounting
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hrs per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC
• Pay scale: Age-Related National Minimum Wage. £12,347 - £22,071 Per Annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Learning Trust, for an exceptional Finance Apprentice to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint an apprentice to build and maintain effective professional relationships with relevant external stakeholders and service user groups, to provide reports and updates to Leaders in relation to area of responsibility, to set clear standards for and expectations of communication with parents and other key stakeholders ensuring follow up is timely, effective and appropriate. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with others to deliver added value to the Academy and Trust and will understand the changing community and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, attention to detail, organisation skills, customer care skills, problem solving skills, administrative skills, number skills, analytical skills, logical, team working, initiative, non-judgemental, patience.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Math's & English (Grade Level 2) Essential.
• GCSE or equivalent Math's & English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential.

Maltby Learning Trust already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

The apprentice will complete the following training:

Business Administrator level 3

• How to manage stakeholders
• Relevant laws and regulations
• Financial processes such as accounting, payroll, & managing budgets
• How to manage change
• Project management
• Factors that affect organisations, including political, economic, social
• IT packages
• Record & document production
• Interpersonal skills
• Coaching others
• Effective communications
• Quality procedures
• Planning & organisation

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

Upon completion of, candidates could progress to professional qualifications such as AAT, or into the following roles within the Trust:

• Finance Assistant
• Finance Manager

In return we offer:

• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy trust.
• A range of employee benefits (some subject to successful 6 months probation) including:
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
  • Cash healthcare plan.
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • Smart Tech

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Apprentice+Finance+Assistant+-+Person+Specification.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

Apprentice+Finance+Assistant+-+Role+Description.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sir Thomas Wharton Academy website
• Email address: nliversidge@maltbylearningtrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-thomas-wharton-academy

Arranging a visit to Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nliversidge@maltbylearningtrust.com.

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