Apprentice Finance Assistant

Opportunity information

Salary £1500 per month

Duration 1 years

Advert closing date 16/07/2026

National Learning Group Limited is a dynamic education business delivering high-quality TEFL and non-TEFL learning programmes. We are at an exciting stage of growth, investing in our infrastructure and people to support an expanding student base. As part of this, we are building out our finance function and are looking for a Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner

Raising sales invoices and supporting the collections process

Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries

Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs

Bank & Ledger Reconciliations

Assisting the FL in bank reconciliations

Maintaining the accuracy of the purchase and sales ledgers

Investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly

Finance Administration

Managing finance inbox and directing queries to the appropriate team member

Maintaining organised and accurate filing of financial documents

Supporting expense processing and staff reimbursements

Assisting the Finance Lead with month-end close tasks as required

Systems & Reporting Support

Working within Xero to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

Supporting the team with data entry and record updates in HubSpot

Producing straightforward reports and schedules as directed by the Finance Lead

Flagging anomalies or discrepancies to the Finance Lead in a timely manner

Entry requirements

Person Specification

Essential

Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to work

Comfortable working with numbers and handling routine financial data

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with general IT systems

Reliable, conscientious, and able to work to deadlines

Desirable

Experience with HubSpot CRM or similar platforms

Experience in an education or services business

Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or bookkeeping role

Working knowledge of Xero or a comparable cloud-based accounting system

Training to be provided

What We Offer

A supportive, close-knit team with an experienced Finance Lead and Fractional CFO

Real exposure to the full finance function of a growing education business

Opportunity to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility over time

Flexible working arrangements considered for the right candidate

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Things to consider

Able to commute to Dunston area on a daily basis

Skills required

Array

Future prospects

Growth within the company after completion of the apprenticeship

Hours per week 37

Working week Monday to Friday

Apprenticeship standard Financial services administrator (Level 3)

Dunston, Gateshead, United Kingdom, NE11 9HU