Finance Assistant

GSL Education; Alford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a secondary school in Alford. This permanent, full-time role supports daily financial administration and supports month-end procedures within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, invoicing and purchase orders, manage staff expenses, and contribute to monthly management accounts. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Finance experience in accounts or financial administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient with Excel; SAGE 200 experience desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration and month-end procedures.
• Complete bank reconciliations, journals, invoices and purchase orders.
• Process staff expenses, reimbursements and BACS payments.
• Manage school trip accounts, budgets and financial records.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and audit preparation.
• Respond to finance-related queries professionally and efficiently.
• Work closely with the School Business Manager and wider administration team.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Finance Assistant - Alford

GSL Education | Secondary School

Location: Alford, Lincolnshire
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £26,009 starting salary, rising to £28,153 depending on experience
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)

About the Role

GSL Education is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Alford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and motivated finance professional to become part of a supportive team, playing a key role in the smooth running of the school's financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration and month-end procedures.
• Complete bank reconciliations, journals, invoices and purchase orders.
• Process staff expenses, reimbursements and BACS payments.
• Manage school trip accounts, budgets and financial records.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and audit preparation.
• Respond to finance-related queries professionally and efficiently.
• Work closely with the School Business Manager and wider administration team.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in finance, accounts or financial administration.
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Is confident using Excel and financial systems (SAGE 200 desirable).
• Communicates effectively and works well within a team.
• Handles confidential information with professionalism.
• Is proactive, reliable and eager to develop their skills.

Why Apply?

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary with progression opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your GSL Education consultant.