ACCA Graduate Accountant Apprenticeship

businessCockburn Multi Academy Trust
location_onLeeds
payments£25,185 per year

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career with a Level 7 ACCA/CIMA Apprenticeship at Cockburn Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a professional finance environment while working towards a recognised professional qualification. You’ll develop your accounting knowledge and practical skills, gaining exposure to areas such as financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and supporting key financial processes.If you’re ambitious, motivated and looking to build a rewarding career in finance and accountancy, this could be the perfect opportunity to earn while you learn and take the next step towards becoming a qualified accountant.

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CMTA-EG-PS
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Wages
£25,185 per year
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Hours
37.5 per week
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Date Posted
13/08/2026
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Closes
28/08/2026 info
We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.

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Location
Leeds
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Status
Now taking applications
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Sector
Education
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Employment Type
Higher Level 7
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Employer
Cockburn Multi Academy Trust

Description

Overall purpose of the post:

The successful candidate will join the central finance team for the Trust. As part of this role you will also provide support and advice to individual schools within the Trust. As a trainee you will get an opportunity to experience first-hand how both schools, and central finance operates, and what is the driving force behind it.

You will be supported to do your accountancy qualification, and receive support, training and challenging assignments.

Responsibilities:

Undertaking monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met;
Preparation of monthly accruals;
Completion of account reconciliations;
Provision of central finance support to finance teams within schools;
Provision of ad hoc financial information;
Analysis and reporting to assist with some annual reporting processes, such as the creation of the Annual Financial Statements, and the AAR.

General:

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration
Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities
Any other tasks commensurate with the role and as by directed by the Executive Headteacher or Head of School.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: CMTA-EG-PS)

Perks & Benefits

Paid Training
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off

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Cockburn Multi Academy Trust

Cockburn Multi-academy Trust comprises of six schools; three secondary, two primary and one infant school. The Trust is medium sized and all our school are located within the south Leeds area.

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