Finance Apprentice

Introduction

Have a desire to work in a Finance office? a passion for customer service? are hard-working, with the ability to work well within a team? This apprenticeship is integral to the smooth running of the Finance office. It's is a fantastic opportunity for those who are looking for a career in Finance and want to gain a wide range of experiences.

About the Employer

The formation of UCS College Group marks a pivotal moment for Somerset. We are creating a stronger, united force for education, driven by one vision; to transform the lives and communities through learning and partnerships.

As one of the largest college groups in England, UCS College Group is ideally placed to influence and shape educational and economic policies benefitting Somerset; playing a pivotal role in driving initiatives that deliver inward investment, enhance local infrastructures and ensure educational advancements translate into broad-scale economic benefits.

Each College will remain embedded in its local community, with its own Principal and Local College Board, ensuring that decisions and delivery remain locally informed and responsive whilst leveraging the group’s resources and initiatives.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Apprentice to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance while gaining valuable workplace experience and completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will support a range of financial processes across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial administration. You will also work closely with colleagues across the College, providing excellent customer service and ensuring financial procedures are followed accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Match supplier invoices to approved purchase orders and support staff with purchase order queries
• Monitor supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in accordance with payment terms
• Assist with setting up new suppliers and ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC guidance
• Support payment processing, petty cash administration, and monthly reconciliations
• Help raise sales invoices and assist with debt collection and income-related queries
• Reconcile daily commercial income and prepare finance journals.
  Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities
• Provide assistance to budget holders and respond to finance-related enquiries
• Carry out general administrative duties including filing and post handling
• Work collaboratively across the Finance Team and wider College departments

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a successful career in finance while gaining practical experience within a supportive and professional environment.

Training Outcome

• Potential for roles across the group

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Professional accounting technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00, Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.