Account Assistant Apprenticeship
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Job Summary
AAT Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship Embrace Multi Academy Trust
We are currently seeking to recruit 2 enthusiastic individuals who are hardworking and eager to join Embraces finance team you would be completing an apprenticeship in AAT Level 2 or level 3. You will provide day to day finance support as part of the office team.
Key Details
Salary: 12.21 per hour increasing to 12.71 1st April 2026
Working hours:Monday Friday 37 hours per week
Location:Brookes Ave Leicester LE9 3GJ
Apprenticeship Details -17 months expected duration to complete working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification or 24 months for Level 3 AAT Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider:LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)
You will provide centralised financial support services across Embrace MAT ensuring compliance with financial policies. The role will focus on processing reconciliation procurement and reporting for the central budget and supporting schools with financial transactions contributing to robust financial management and value for money.
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Ensure Embrace schools comply with obligations set out in Embrace MATs financial policies and the Trust Handbook.
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Monitor adherence to the Trusts scheme of delegation.
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Process purchase orders and invoices in line with trust financial procedures.
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Reconcile control accounts allocate income and take corrective action as required.
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Complete bank reconciliations and manage credit card reconciliations.
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Manage weekly BACS payment runs using approved systems and controls.
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Act as first point of contact for the central budget providing forecasts and assurance to the Head of Finance and CFO.
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Produce monthly budget reports and financial outturn reports for the central budget.
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Central recharges journals between schools.
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Lead on central procurement maintaining a contract register and ensuring compliance with procurement policy.
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Setting up new suppliers direct debits and managing accounts.
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Provide notice for contract renewals and ensure value for money in public expenditure.
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Generate VAT reports and submit VAT returns via HMRC Tax Digital.
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Complete DfE declarations for related party transactions.
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Maintain gifts and hospitality schedules and records for schools.
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Assist with preparation of audit files and ensure smooth internal/external audits.
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Complete academy month end procedures and assist with trust account closedown.
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Undertake system reviews to ensure transactions remain current.
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Communicate updates and key dates to schools and stakeholders.
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Support payroll information provision and ParentPay administration.
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Provide administrative support across the finance team.
Desired skills & Personal qualities:
- Must have GCSE in Math and English Grade 4 / C or above
- Experience within a finance role (preferred)
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work towards strict deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
About the Employer
At Embrace our mission is clear:to ensure every child flourishes and experiences life in all its fullness removing barriers fostering joy and nurturing hope. As a caring collaborative and inclusive Trust of ten schools we work together to deliver an enriching joyful and high-quality education for all children and young people.
Our values:respect wisdom integrity collaboration compassion and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate individuality and ensure equal opportunities creating a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Our schools reflect and serve their unique communities and we value their differences while working together to achieve equitable excellence.
We are a Church school majority trust welcoming children of all faiths and none. Our curriculum sparks curiosity and a love of learning for life offering opportunities to flourish academically culturally and spiritually. Personal development is as important to us as academic achievement and we strive to nurture hope ambition and a clear pathway to the future for every child.
Our Central Team and Education Leadership Team provide high-quality support services ensuring continuous improvement and empowering our teachers leaders and support staff. We prioritise wellbeing celebrate achievements and invest in professional growth so that joy and purpose thrive in our work.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Time Management
- accounts recievable/payable
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Debits & Credits
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Account Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
The LMP Group strives to inspire ambition, learning and growth. We deliver inspirational journeys and deliver excellence in learning.
