Accountancy & Finance Trainer

Accountancy & Finance Trainer
Department; Apprenticeships
Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2211 | Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd August 2025

The Opportunity

Based in our friendly Apprenticeships team, you’ll play a key role in helping our future accountants develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Working with a caseload of apprentices and their employers, you’ll provide personalised support and meaningful feedback, guiding each learner from their first session right through to successful completion. You’ll deliver high-quality training that combines face-to-face sessions, remote learning and one-to-one coaching – all aligned to AAT apprenticeship standards (Levels 2 to 4), including Assistant Accountant and Professional Accounting Technician pathways.

You’ll bring your subject knowledge to life in a way that’s relevant, engaging, and practical. Whether you’re supporting our learners to prepare for End Point Assessment or helping them apply their knowledge in the workplace, your input will make a real difference to their progress. You’ll take a tailored approach to each learner, identifying any additional support needs early on and adapting your delivery to suit different styles and experiences. Your goal is to stretch each learner’s potential and help them achieve their ambitions.

You will also work closely with employers where you’ll build strong relationships that support our learners’ development and reflect real business needs. You’ll carry out workplace visits, complete observations and reviews, and ensure learning is properly embedded in the job. By maintaining regular contact and offering practical advice, you’ll help employers create an effective and supportive learning environment.

Outside of the classroom, you’ll manage your own planning, track learner progress, and contribute to ongoing quality and compliance processes. You’ll be involved in recruitment, inductions, and assessments, as well as maintaining clear records and supporting functional skills delivery where needed. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll help shape a positive and supportive learning experience – from start to finish.

This role offers you the opportunity to make a real impact on the next generation of accounting professionals. You’ll have the chance to use your industry expertise in a meaningful way, supporting our learners as they grow in confidence, develop valuable skills, and progress in their careers.

About You

We’re looking for someone with solid experience in accountancy or finance, ideally within in a supervisory position. You’ll bring real-world insight into your teaching, helping our learners connect theory to practice in a meaningful way. With hands-on experience of delivering apprenticeship programmes, including preparing learners for End Point Assessment, you’ll understand what’s needed to support apprentices through every stage of their journey.

You’ll have a clear understanding of apprenticeship standards and compliance procedures, and you’ll be confident in delivering high-quality training – whether that’s face-to-face, online, one-to-one, or in groups. If you already hold a teaching or assessor qualification, that’s a bonus, but if not, you should be open to working towards one.

We’re seeking someone who’s self-motivated, adaptable, and able to stay focused under pressure. You’ll be comfortable managing your own caseload and keeping everything on track to meet deadlines. You should also be reflective and open to new ways of working – always looking to improve and bring fresh ideas to your delivery.

Strong communication skills are key – you’ll be building supportive, professional relationships with learners and employers, providing regular feedback, and keeping everyone engaged and informed. If you enjoy helping others grow, bring a positive, solutions-focused approach, and are ready to play a key part in supporting apprentices to succeed, this could be a great next step for you.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

·         NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant finance/accountancy field

·         Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1/A2) or willingness to work towards

·         Teaching qualification or commitment to gain Level 5 (e.g. PGCE)

·         GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) in Maths and English

·         Supervisory-level experience in a finance setting

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose – We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

·         Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

·         A range of flexible working opportunities

·         Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

·         Short- and Long-Term development commitments

·         Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

·         Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

·         Reward and Recognition

·         Having your voice heard at every level

·         Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.