Finance Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Staff well-being support

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our busy administration team. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, processing supplier invoices, raising purchase orders, and resolving payment queries while overseeing online school payment systems.

You will maintain accurate digital financial records, support month-end procedures and bank reconciliations, and handle routine finance queries from staff, parents and auditors.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9 / A*-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, raise purchase orders, and resolve payment queries.
• Oversee online school payment systems for trips, lunches, and activities.
• Maintain accurate digital financial records and update school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Excel).
• Assist with month-end procedures, bank reconciliations, and monitoring petty cash.
• Deal with routine finance queries from staff, parents, and external auditors in a professional manner.
• Provide administrative support to the main office as required.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

SIMS

Excel

Job description

Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5-6 £26,427 to 26,847 pro rata

Finance Assistant - Permanent Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5-6 £26,427 to 26,847 pro rata Actual salary paid: £22,908 to £23,272 37 hours per week - term time plus 3 inset days 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thu 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays

We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic finance assistant to join our busy administration team. You would be working closely with the Finance Manager and play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school. You will ensure smooth processes, accuracy, and strict compliance with financial regulations are followed.

Key responsibilities

• To process supplier invoices, raise purchase orders, and resolve payment queries.
• To oversee online school payment systems for trips, lunches, and school activities.
• To maintain accurate digital financial records and update school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Excel.
• To assist with month-end procedures, bank reconciliations, and monitoring petty cash.
• To deal with routine finance queries from staff, parents, and external auditors in a professional manner.
• To provide administrative support to the main office as and when required.

Qualifications:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9 / A*-C) or equivalent.

Experience:

• Prior experience in an administrative or finance role, ideally within an educational setting (though training on school systems will be provided).

IT Competence:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

We offer:

• A strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Specific benefits including discounts at national supermarkets and high street retailers as well as a cycle to work scheme and other health related benefits.