Finance Apprentice

Hertswood Academy, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 October but to be confirmed

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 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: £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) H2 plus HWA £500 FTE

Finance Apprentice job summary

Full-time, fixed-term for 1 year, 37 hours 52 weeks a year in the first instance

Hertswood Academy is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Apprentice to join our team. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience while working towards an AAT qualification. You will support the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, working closely with staff, suppliers, and the wider school community to deliver efficient financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Transactions: Process supplier invoices (HOGE), handle purchase orders, manage petty cash/credit card transactions, reconcile statements, and assist with chasing debtors and iPayimpact administration.

Communication & Support: Deal with financial queries from suppliers, staff, parents, and students via email, telephone, and in person. Liaise with premises staff regarding deliveries and assist with catering queries and income generation.

Apprenticeship Commitment: Dedicate time to progress through the AAT qualification via college or online learning (full training support provided).

School Ethos & Standards: Maintain high ethical standards, support a positive school culture, work within statutory frameworks, and uphold pupil welfare and behaviour expectations under the guidance of the Finance Manager and Headteacher.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications: GCSE-level education (essential). Prior AAT study is desirable, but full training support will be provided.

Experience & Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), with strong organisational and multi-tasking skills under tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, friendly and positive demeanour, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and school values.

Important Information

Safeguarding Note: Hertswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Equal Opportunities: Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

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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

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.

About Hertswood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hertswood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hertswood-academy

Hertswood Academy is a coeducational secondary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire which gained academy status in January 2013. The headteacher is Wanda Gill, who joined Hertswood Academy in September 2012.

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