About the role: Finance Trainee

Due to our significant growth, we are excited to offer a Finance trainee opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in finance to join our dynamic finance team. This is a rare entry-level position which is ideal for candidates with limited experience but a strong passion for finance, offering the chance to gain practical knowledge and take the first steps in a finance career.

The role is designed to offer foundational experience in financial operations, focusing on developing essential skills for managing and analysing financial activities. You will follow a structured training program with dedicated support and ample time to deepen your knowledge. Throughout the role, you'll gain exposure to critical areas such as Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management.

Additionally, there will be an opportunity for the successful finance trainee candidate to pursue the first level of their AAT professional qualification to support their ongoing development.

Initially a one-year fixed-term position, there is potential for the right candidate to transition into a permanent role upon successful completion.

What do you need to be successful as a Finance Trainee at Activate Learning?

To be successful in this role as a Finance Trainee, candidates should have at least a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Maths and English, a Level 3 qualification, and demonstrate a strong passion for finance or business operations.

The Finance Trainee should possess excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. A commitment to learning the essential building blocks of finance operations is essential for success in this role.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.