Finance Assistant Consultant Apprentice

Edufin is a specialist consultancy that supports schools and academies with their finance operations. The business was founded by a group of directors who previously worked with ESF, a widely used education finance software. They identified a gap in the market—schools needing practical, hands-on finance support—and built Edufin to provide exactly that. Edufin consultants work directly with schools, helping with anything from day-to-day finance tasks like processing invoices to longer-term projects and high-level consultancy. Support can last from a few weeks to several years, and while most clients are visited on-site, some roles are fully remote. They are a friendly team at Edufin and have a positive, upbeat, happy culture. They pride themselves on being flexible for their staff and provide a good work life balance, but in return they want commitment and passion from their staff.

Working hours will vary depending on your work location: In the office: 9:00am- 5:00pm (1-hour lunch). At home: 9:00am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch). On-site at a school: 9:00am- 4:30pm (45-minute lunch). Working days TBC. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 3 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Edufin have offices in East Malling; however, you will mainly be travelling to client premises. If you are not required on site, remote working from their office and potentially from home will be arranged. Mileage will be reimbursed to you at the HMRC rate. Therefore, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is a requirement of the apprenticeship.

English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After successfully achieving the AAT Level 2 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.

Edufin offers a clear and supportive progression route for those looking to build a career in education finance:

Apprentice Consultant → Junior Consultant → Associate Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant

The AAT qualification is one of the most recognised in the Finance industry and could lead to you studying for your ACCA or equivalent through Edufin if you so wish.

You will be supported through your training with the firm, shadowing our consultants on site to start with and then be able to assist us with finance assistant roles, working your way up to consultancy days as you gain experience.