Based in our head offices in Holmes Chapel, this exciting apprenticeship is perfect if you’re keen to gain essential business and management skills. You’ll help to support our hard-working teams whilst learning all things finance and gaining your level 2 AAT!
What kind of things will I learn through the apprenticeship?
- An understanding of our business – what we do, why we do it and what we plan to achieve
- Financial / accounting procedures and policies
- The role of the finance department and how it helps the organisation succeed
- How to use financial systems
You’ll also develop organisation and communication skills and gain first-hand experience of a wide range of administrative, business and management skills, with a focus on financial aspects.
What will I be doing?
Day to day you’ll help to support our hard-working teams, gaining knowledge across the whole Finance function. There’s a mix of proactive and reactive tasks involved so you’ll need to be flexible and able to remain calm under pressure. Some of the tasks you’ll learn & get to experience through this role include:
- Helping staff and suppliers with queries – for example about budgets, invoices or purchase orders ( primarily by email)
- Helping managers with queries on the financial/accounting system (PSF)
- Inputting data into the financial/accounting system
- Processing refunds
- Assisting with Direct Debit runs
- Carrying out bookkeeping tasks
- Income reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations
- Creating purchase orders
- Helping design financial business processes
- Helping draft financial policies and procedures
How does the Finance Apprentice fit into the bigger picture?
Finance is one of a number of our ‘support’ departments, all of which play an important role in helping us deliver our vision, aims and business plan. In this role you’ll learn what’s involved in helping the business to run effectively and grow – from a financial perspective. For example, you’ll learn how efficient financial processes help the whole business operate soundly, and how financial information informs business decision-making – in turn supporting the delivery of our future business plans.
Is this the role for me?
You’ll need to have good attention to detail, be able to listen and be naturally inquisitive. The nature of many of the work tasks are computer based, so being comfortable to use & learn more skills on programmes and apps such as Microsoft Excel is key. And as a person you’ll be conscientious, reliable and honest, someone who wants to start their journey towards being a financial professional as part of our supportive & welcoming team!
Why choose an apprenticeship at Everybody?
Apprenticeships allow you to learn as you earn! You can gain nationally recognised qualifications and valuable experience – and get paid whilst you do it. As a Finance Apprentice you’ll study and gain the Level 2 AAT. Our award-winning apprentice program will put you on the path to an exciting career. By joining us this September you’ll be part of our 9th cohort of apprentices! Yes that’s 9 groups of apprentices we’ve supported to gain valuable skills and experience and helped them get started in their careers since we set up our Academy in 2015.
Future prospects
We’re a growing organisation with ambitious plans for the future and you’re guaranteed a permanent role with us upon successfully completing your apprenticeship.
Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience!
Our people are the key to the success of our organisation – without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our wonderful services. It’s our people who truly are what make us special and we are proud to have over 1,000 talented staff working for us. You could join this team, in doing so you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
- Discounted gym membership
- Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays
- 24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme
- Generous local & national discounts – helping your salary go that bit further
- Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our very own ‘Excellent’ accredited training provider helping you stay “Fit for the Future”
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Sharing in Success bonus scheme
- By being part of our award winning apprentice programme you’ll be on the path to an exciting career.
Salary:
Year 1, months 1-6: £14,315.39 pro rata per year
Year 1, months 7-12: £16,244.68 pro rata per year
Year 2, months 1-6: £17,903.87 pro rata per year
If this sounds like the opportunity for you take a closer look by following this link to the job profile and apprentice pack.
Closing date for applications: 6th August 2023
Recruitment event / interview: w/c 7th or 14th August 2023 (TBC)
About Everybody
We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 16 leisure centres with 7 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not for profit organisation, we’ve a passion for improving health and wellbeing – and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer.
You’ll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we’re a tad competitive (in a friendly way)!
‘Developing our people’ is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward – after all it’s all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow!
Any questions? email recruitment@everybody.org.uk or call 07970830707