Apprentice Finance Assistant

Company: Skern Training
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Location: Whickham
Job Description:

National Learning Group Limited is a dynamic education business delivering high-quality TEFL and non-TEFL learning programmes. We are at an exciting stage of growth, investing in our infrastructure and people to support an expanding student base

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Raising sales invoices and supporting the collections process
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
  • Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs
  • Bank & Ledger Reconciliations
  • Assisting the FL in bank reconciliations
  • Maintaining the accuracy of the purchase and sales ledgers
  • Investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly
  • Finance Administration
  • Managing finance inbox and directing queries to the appropriate team member
  • Maintaining organised and accurate filing of financial documents
  • Supporting expense processing and staff reimbursements
  • Assisting the Finance Lead with month-end close tasks as required
  • Systems & Reporting Support
  • Working within Xero to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
  • Supporting the team with data entry and record updates in HubSpot
  • Producing straightforward reports and schedules as directed by the Finance Lead
  • Flagging anomalies or discrepancies to the Finance Lead in a timely manner

Entry Requirements

Person Specification

  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to work
  • Comfortable working with numbers and handling routine financial data
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with general IT systems
  • Reliable, conscientious, and able to work to deadlines
  • Experience with HubSpot CRM or similar platforms
  • Experience in an education or services business
  • Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or bookkeeping role
  • Working knowledge of Xero or a comparable cloud-based accounting system

What We Offer

  • A supportive, close-knit team with an experienced Finance Lead and Fractional CFO
  • Real exposure to the full finance function of a growing education business
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility over time
  • Flexible working arrangements considered for the right candidate
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Things to consider

Able to commute to the Dunston area on a daily basis A basic DBS is required due to the nature of the role

A minimum of one year contract until apprenticeship is completed

Location

NATIONAL LEARNING GROUP LIMITED2A/B Waterside Drive,Dunston,Gateshead,United Kingdom.NE11 9HU

At a Glance

Working week:Monday to Friday

Duration:1 Years

Apprenticeship standard:Financial services administrator (Level 3)

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Posted: July 6th, 2026