Finance Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time (37 hours)

Salary progression

Training & development

GSL consultant support

Job summary

GSL Education is delighted to recruit a Finance Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Alford, Lincolnshire. The role supports day-to-day financial administration and month-end processes, emphasising accuracy and confidentiality.

You will handle bank reconciliations, invoices, journals and purchase orders, plus staff expenses and BACS payments, working closely with the School Business Manager. This permanent, full-time position offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or financial administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with financial systems (SAGE 200 desirable).
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proactive, reliable and keen to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration and month-end procedures.
• Perform 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.
• Collaborate with the School Business Manager and wider admin team.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Excel

SAGE 200

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Proactive

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

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.