Finance Assistant

Eteach; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing Trust is looking for an experienced finance administrator to join their Finance Team. This part-time role involves managing financial transactions, requires attention to detail, and offers flexible working arrangements. The Trust values collaboration and employee well-being, providing a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Thorough induction programme and excellent training opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a finance role.
• Proficiency in financial accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial transactions including purchase orders, invoices, and petty cash administration.
• Prepare BACS payment runs and bank reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 3 GCSEs including Maths & English Grade C/4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Trust is growing, and we are recruiting an experienced finance administrator to join our friendly and professional Central Services Finance Team.

£27,711 - £31,067 full time equivalent, £13,855 - £15,533 Actual salary.

This is a part-time role, working 18.5 hours per week over 3 or 4 working days: exact working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. The role is all year round, but this is open to negotiation.

During your induction period, the role will mainly be based at our Yate office. Hybrid working is available and when your initial training is complete, we will agree your working location(s) which may include our offices in Yate, Alveston and home working.

You will be responsible for financial transactions including:

- Purchase orders

- Invoices

- Direct debit mandates

- Charge/multi pay card payments

- Preparation of BACS payment runs

- Bank reconciliation

- Internal recharges, payroll and other journals

- Petty cash administration

- VAT 126 claims

You will join our Finance Team consisting of our Director of Finance, Finance Manager and Finance Assistant. The Finance Team is part of our wider Central Services which includes HR, Estates, Operations and Health & Safety. Your role will include contact with school colleagues, Central Services colleagues, Local Authority partners, suppliers and customers.

The successful candidate will have:

- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

- Experience of working in a finance role

- Excellent communication skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft particularly Excel, and experience of financial accounting systems

- A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths & English Grade C/4 or equivalent

- Strong time management skills, teamwork, problem solving and ability to use own initiative

- Ability to demonstrate our Trust vision and values

The benefits of working at Enable Trust:

- Competitive salary and generous Local Government Pension Scheme

- Working as part of a strong, caring and supportive team- Collaboration- Inclusion- Relationships- Learning

- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

- A thorough induction programme, excellent training, development and career opportunities

- Flexible working opportunities

- Belonging to a values-based Trust which recognises and values the contribution of our people and is committed to employee well-being

Our Trust values are:

- Collaboration

- Inclusion

- Relationships

- Learning

- Excellence

If this role aligns with your experience, skills, values and aspirations, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews are due to take place on 21st July 2025.