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Trust Finance Apprentice
Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 (£24,413.00 per annum)
37 hours per week - Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid break)
52 weeks of the year
Required: January 2026
2-year fixed term contract until 31st December 2027
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn? We're offering a Finance Apprenticeship that pays above the National Living Wage and gives you the chance to gain a Level 3 AAT qualification through the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship with South Essex College.
In this role, you'll be part of our friendly Trust Finance Team, supporting schools and the central finance function. You'll learn hands-on skills while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification - setting you up for a successful career in finance.
What You'll Do:
✔️ Process invoices and purchase orders for Trust schools.
✔️ Assist with finance queries and provide administrative support.
✔️ Learn to use finance systems and develop strong ICT skills.
✔️ Work closely with experienced finance professionals in a supportive environment.
What we're looking for in you:
✅ Enthusiasm to learn and develop a career in finance.
✅ Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
✅ Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
South Essex College entry requirements:
- 5 GCSEs with Maths and English at Grade 5 / C or Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths
- Good keyboarding skills are essential as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Learners must have completed theAAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, or theAAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, or have relevant work experience in double-entry bookkeeping.
Why join us?
�� Hybrid working - working from home opportunities once trained!
�� Trust-issued laptop.
�� Continuous professional development to support your career growth.
�� Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
�� Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
�� Recognition of continuous service
�� Ready to apply?
We'd love to hear from you! Visit My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/4662/EDV-2025-OCAT-99706 to find out more information and submit your application.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.
Application Deadline: Thursday 11th December 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 15th December 2025
Information about the School
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) incorporated around the principles and values of the international co-operative movement. These are Equality, Equity, Democracy, Self-help, Self-Responsibility and Solidarity, along with the ethical values of openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others. These values and principles underpin all our actions.