Paradigm Trust • Ipswich
About this role
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Finance Apprentice into the team at Central Services from September 2026.
The Trust
When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Position
This is an opportunity to take your first steps to a career in accountancy, working
in education. This is a rewarding role that will enable you to develop your skills
in basic accounts within the Trust’s finance team. You will be an integral part of
the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function
within the Trust.
What you will offer
The successful candidate will be highly organised and an efficient individual. You will be self motivated, well organised and work well as part of a team.
What we will offer
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
A strong commitment to professional development
We strive to be a family friendly employer
Employee counselling service
Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to have a conversation with the Head of Procurement and Accounts Payable Team Leader regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Polly Jones, on 01473 356250
As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.
All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.