Central Team - Finance Assistant

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of local pension scheme

Opportunities for development and next

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Octopus EV Scheme

Lifestyle savings

Job summary

The Enquire Learning Trust is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join the Central Team in Wakefield. You will manage day-to-day finance tasks, including purchase ledger processing, supplier management, reconciliations, banking administration and financial record keeping.

You will work closely with academy colleagues and the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial information and smooth operation across Trust academies. AAT Level 2 is essential, with strong IT and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in a finance support environment with accurate financial records.
• Strong numerical and IT skills with proficient Excel, Word and Outlook usage.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchase ledger processing and supplier management.
• Carry out reconciliations, banking administration and financial record keeping.
• Collaborate with academy colleagues and the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial information.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Closing date for applications: 20 November 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 1 December 2026

Reference Number: ELTNOV2607

Job Advert

Finance Assistant-CentralTeam

Working Hours: 25 hours per week

Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 7-12

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Central Team, Wakefield, with travel to Trust academies as required

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join the Central Team at Enquire Learning Trust. In this varied and rewarding role, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust and its academies, undertaking a range of finance administration activities including purchase ledger processing, supplier management, reconciliations, banking administration and financial record keeping.

Working closely with academy colleagues, suppliers and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently, while delivering excellent customer service and supporting the continued development of effective financial processes across the Trust.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an organised individual with experience working in a finance support environment and a strong eye for detail. You will have excellent numerical and IT skills, be confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and be able to manage a varied workload while meeting deadlines.

The successful candidate will be a team player who can build positive relationships, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. An AAT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) and experience maintaining financial records are essential, while experience within a school or academy trust environment would be advantageous.

What we can offer:

• Membership of local pension scheme
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Octopus EV Scheme
• Lifestyle savings

Closing date and time: 20th November 2026 at 12.00 noon

Interview Date: 1st December 2026

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.