Finance Apprentice
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,918.00 to £26,435.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
| Company: | Heart of Yorkshire Education Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORG5866-LN1380975WakFA |
Summary
Finance Apprentice – Fixed Term
Ref: 120025
Location: Wakefield College
Salary: £24,918 - £26,435 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
This role will be fixed term for 2 years.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our friendly, supportive, and positive Finance team. The role is varied with lots of opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge. You will provide administrative support within the Purchase, Income and Management Accounts section of the Finance Department, with the opportunity to gain an industry recognised accountancy qualification.
You will be required to:
Ensure the accurate and timely input of purchase order requests
Assist with counter and telephone enquiries from students and staff
Assist with enquiries from staff and suppliers in relation to the purchase ledger
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of College budgets and financial forecasts
As a Finance Apprentice you should be confident, well organised, and proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.
You will have:
GCSE in Maths and English grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
Confidence in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Levels grade A*-C, Level 3, or equivalent would be desirable but not essential
A Level 2 Accountancy qualification or equivalent would be desirable, not essential
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Values
Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch
See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
- Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Reduced price personal gym membership
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Find out more here.
Closing date: 7th September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
Ref: 120025
Location: Wakefield College
Salary: £24,918 - £26,435 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
This role will be fixed term for 2 years.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our friendly, supportive, and positive Finance team. The role is varied with lots of opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge. You will provide administrative support within the Purchase, Income and Management Accounts section of the Finance Department, with the opportunity to gain an industry recognised accountancy qualification.
You will be required to:
Ensure the accurate and timely input of purchase order requests
Assist with counter and telephone enquiries from students and staff
Assist with enquiries from staff and suppliers in relation to the purchase ledger
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of College budgets and financial forecasts
As a Finance Apprentice you should be confident, well organised, and proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.
You will have:
GCSE in Maths and English grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
Confidence in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Levels grade A*-C, Level 3, or equivalent would be desirable but not essential
A Level 2 Accountancy qualification or equivalent would be desirable, not essential
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Values
Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch
See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
- Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Reduced price personal gym membership
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Find out more here.
Closing date: 7th September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.