Finance Assistant

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater Manchester is seeking a diligent Regional Finance Assistant to support financial operations across multiple academies. This vital role involves processing purchase requisitions and invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and liaising with staff to ensure timely financial data. The ideal candidate will have GCSE-level education, experience with accounting software, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience using accounting software in a finance environment.
• Organised, accurate, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Honest, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditure, income, and VAT coding.
• Prepare BACs payment runs and manage supplier statements.
• Support bank account transactions.
• Assist with petty cash and credit card returns.
• Post journals and recode payroll expenses.
• Liaise with academy staff to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

Accounting software experience

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Ability to meet deadlines

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

GCSE level (A-C in English and Maths)

Qualification towards AAT or similar

Job description

Role Overview

Oasis Community Learning is seeking a diligent and detail‑oriented Regional Finance Assistant to support the financial operations across academies within the North West region. Based at Oasis Academy Clarksfield, this vital role ensures accurate financial processing and contributes to effective management of our educational communities.

Oasis Community Learning is a leading multi‑academy trust with a bold mission to transform lives through inclusive, high‑quality education.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and invoices, ensuring compliance with budget approvals and delegation schemes.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditure, income, and VAT coding across purchase and sales ledgers.
• Prepare BACs payment runs and manage supplier statements and queries.
• Support bank account transactions, including dinner money, trips, and payment requests.
• Assist with petty cash, credit card returns, and prepayment tracking.
• Post journals and recode payroll expenses to ensure proper VAT recovery.
• Liaise with academy‑based staff to ensure timely and accurate financial data.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level (A‑C in English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Experience using accounting software in a finance environment.
• Organised, accurate, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Honest, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Aligned with the Oasis ethos of inclusion, compassion, and community service.
• A qualification or current study towards AAT or similar is desirable, as is experience in education or the public sector.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and responsibilities.
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development through accredited training and mentoring.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension scheme, wellbeing support, and employee assistance programme.
• Meaningful work that directly supports educational transformation across the region.
• Career progression within a growing and respected national organisation.