Finance Assistant

LeighAcademiesTrust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join their dynamic Finance Team. The role involves processing orders, invoices, and expense claims, using Sage for financial management. Applicants should possess attention to detail and strong organizational skills. This fixed-term contract offers flexible working hours and promises a supportive environment for career growth. Join us to contribute to our financial operations and help build a sustainable future in education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in processing orders and invoices.
• Ability to prepare payment runs and manage sales ledger invoicing.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process all orders, invoices, and expense claims onto Sage.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage sales ledger invoicing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Accounting background

Tools

Sage

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24 / 7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits .

Ready to launch your finance career? Leigh Academies Trust (LAT), one of England's largest and most successful education groups, is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join the small, dynamic Finance Team at The Leigh Institute. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an accounting background looking to grow in a supportive environment, will be crucial for the smooth day-to-day operation of our financial processes.

The successful candidate will play a critical role, providing a smooth day-to-day operation of our financial processes. Core responsibilities include processing all orders, invoices, and expense claims onto Sage, preparing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements, and managing sales ledger invoicing. Candidates must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, alongside excellent organisational and time management skills, to manage a varied workload effectively.

This is a fixed-term contract until August 2027, offering 30 hours per week. We offer flexibility in working days and hours; please indicate your preference in your application so we can discuss it during the interview.

Working with us at The Leigh Institute

The Leigh Institute is our hub for professional learning, talent development and school improvement across Leigh Academies Trust and its partners. Bringing together four specialist organisations, The Leigh Institute offers a comprehensive, joined-up approach to training and development, grounded in the belief that our people are the key to success. From teacher training and apprenticeships to leadership development and school support, we provide high-impact opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation across the sector.

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Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) : [e-mail] / 01634 412 245 .

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here , which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site . All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.