Finance Assistant
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts · London
FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-siteProgression
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not wholly comprehensive or
restrictive and may be reviewed with the post holder and line manager as operationally required. As
an apprentice, the post holder will be supported and trained in these duties, taking on greater
responsibility as they progress.
Purchase Ledger
• Help code and process purchase invoices, including inputting into the finance system with
accuracy.
• Match purchase orders and service contract details to invoices.
• Help ensure purchase order and invoice authorisation processes are applied correctly.
• Support the timely payment of invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Respond to supplier queries.
Cash and Credit Card Management
• Help process and reconcile cash advances and accounts.
• Support the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Help process and reconcile credit card and Soldo transactions and accounts, encouraging card
holders to supply accurate and timely supporting documentation for expenditure.
Other Finance Duties
• Help process staff expenses claims.
• Post bank payments to iPlicit.
• Help resolve finance-related queries.
• Assist in the entering of accurate VAT records.
• Provide general financial support to Finance team members and colleagues across the
organisation.
• Complete the off-the-job training and coursework required to progress through the AAT Level 3
apprenticeship.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required and appropriate to an apprentice role.
Perks & benefits
Insurance Benefits Professional Development Employee Discounts
Skills required
• A demonstrable interest in a career in accounting, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
• Good numeracy and an eye for accuracy and detail.
• Intermediate IT skills and a willingness to develop confidence in Microsoft Excel, Word and
Outlook, and in accounting software such as iPlicit.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to plan and manage your own time, including study
time.
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities.
• A willingness to ask questions, take feedback on board and respond to changing priorities.
Qualifications required
• GCSE Grade 7 in Maths and Grade 6 in English (or equivalent).
• Eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in England (subject to the standard apprenticeship
eligibility criteria).
Desirable (not required)
• AAT Level 2 (Foundation Certificate in Accounting), or progress towards it.
• Intermediate experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship trainingprogrammesaredelivered virtually by our fully qualified andindustry-experiencedtrainingteam. Using their expert knowledge, we’vepurposefully built ourprogrammesaround the real-world use of modern technology,so that the skills wecreatecan be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, helpandguidancefrom a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the mostfromtheir workexperience.Future prospects
Permanent role in the team along with an opportunity for growth and promotions in line with performance and organisational growth.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
35 hours per week
Duration
18 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available
1
Posted
13 Jul 2026
Interviews
20 Jul 2026
Starts
Aug 2026
Apply by
31 Oct 2026
Training provider
BPP
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
SE15 5JT
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