Education Admin & Finance Support Specialist

Southern Education Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Education Trust is seeking an Administration & Finance Assistant to support the trust's systems, finances and day-to-day operations. You will provide friendly, professional support to colleagues, families and partners, ensuring people feel informed, supported and welcomed.

In this role, accuracy, confidentiality and strong IT skills with Microsoft Office are essential, as you will manage records, process expenses, attendance data and meeting minutes.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional and trustworthy with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and finance support across the Trust, ensuring records, systems and processes remain accurate and up to date.
• Processing sales invoices, purchase ledger transactions and employee expense claims, while supporting financial monitoring activities.
• Acting as a professional point of contact for staff, parents and external providers, responding to enquiries and providing information and support.
• Collecting, maintaining and reporting on attendance, student progress and other organisational data.
• Organising meetings, training events and correspondence, and producing accurate meeting minutes when required.
• Supporting compliance processes, including safeguarding, health and safety, and third-party provider documentation.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Data protection

Team player

Flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Education Trust is seeking an Administration & Finance Assistant to support the trust's systems, finances and day-to-day operations. You will provide friendly, professional support to colleagues, families and partners, ensuring people feel informed, supported and welcomed.

In this role, accuracy, confidentiality and strong IT skills with Microsoft Office are essential, as you will manage records, process expenses, attendance data and meeting minutes.