THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
C/O MANOR ACADEMY SALE
Manor Avenue
Sale
M33 5JX
Tel: 0161 532 3251
Email: hr@thesovereigntrust.uk
@TheSovTrust
FINANCE CLERK APPRENTICE - Start Date: 01/01/2026 - Fixed-Term (duration of apprenticeship)
Apprenticeship wage (in line with national standards)
Employer: The Sovereign Trust - to work across all academies in the Trust
Location: Manor Academy, Manor Avenue, Sale M33 5JX
Full-Time, 36.25 hours per week, all year round.
Pension: Local government pension scheme, including a generous employer contribution. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/
Benefits: Salary sacrifice scheme for purchasing bikes used for work travel, through monthly interest-free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.
We are seeking to appoint a Finance Clerk to commence 1 January 2026.
The Sovereign Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust for pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The Trust has recently expanded, and we now have five academies and one further education college within The Trust and expect growth to continue with plans for a Free School to open in the future. This role will operate within our central team, delivering finance support to all academies. This is a new role at The Trust and will be an exciting time to join the team in delivering central services to our academies. You will be fully involved with setting up new processes and enabling efficiencies across the entire team of finance and administration staff. Our vision is to be a Centre of Excellence for Learning and Development for pupils, parents and staff. Therefore, at The Sovereign Trust, we value all our employees and are committed to offering you a supportive environment to work in, one where you will have training opportunities and mentoring support.
The Main purpose of the role will be to: -
To provide administrative support to the finance team
To facilitate order processing
To maintain accurate financial records
As part of the role, an AAT qualification apprenticeship will be undertaken
The successful applicant will:
Be motivated by our core values;
Be passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children;
Hold high expectations of themselves and others;
Have a strong commitment to teamwork.
We can offer you:
A staff team who are dedicated to providing a trusting, supportive and secure base for all.
A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research are used to ensure our provision is the best it can be;
An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations;
The opportunity to be part of our school as we plan new and exciting opportunities in the future.
We encourage you to view our website for a greater insight into our Trust: https://www.thesovereigntrust.uk
Please see the job description and person specification for more information
How to apply
Are we the right opportunity for you?
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the attached application form. Please note that only applications on the Trust’s application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed.
Completed applications are to be returned to hr@thesovereigntrust.uk to arrive by 9.00 am, Monday 17 November 2025. If you wish to discuss the role, please contact the Chief Finance Officer at The Sovereign Trust, Lisa Hughes, - lisahughes@thesovereigntrust.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications - Monday 17 November 2025 at 9.00 am
Shortlisting Week Commencing Monday 17 November 2025
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Manor Academy - Week Commencing Monday 17 November 2025