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Finance Apprentice - Full-time

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F40-189-S
  • Posted:13/11/2025
  • Pay:£8.76 per hour
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:23/11/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Looking to start your career in finance?

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join the Central TSAT Finance Team. This role is ideal for someone who is wanting to build a solid understanding of finance processes within a supportive environment.

As our Finance Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the Trust’s financial operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across a range of key finance functions. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders and help support external clients as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
  • Assist with budget monitoring, variance analysis, and forecasting.
  • Oversee day-to-day financial transactions including journals, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.
  • Provide support and guidance to other members of the finance team as required.

What We’re Looking For:

  • An interest in accounting principles and financial systems.
  • Organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • A team player with excellent communication and attention to detail.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

This role can be based at our Chatham or Plympton Hub

What our Trust will offer you:

  • Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service. 
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
  • Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal telephone conversation please contact recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

 

 

Information about the trust

If you are interested in working for our Trust, benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal telephone conversation please contact recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tracy Pocock
  • Address:The Thinking Schools Academy Trust,
    Park Crescent,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 6NR
  • Telephone: 0333 360 2000
  • Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.