Finance Assistant

North East Lincolnshire Council; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to support 11 Academies. This role entails working closely with key contacts and requires strong finance administration experience and organizational skills. The position offers competitive salary, job security, and the opportunity for professional development through AAT qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration and working with multiple stakeholder groups is desirable.
• Willingness to develop through study towards relevant qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Work with key contacts at each Academy.
• Be confident and flexible to cover the demands of the role.
• Be organized and solutions focused.

Skills

Finance administration experience

Attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., AAT)

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant – North East Lincolnshire Council / Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust

Based at: Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust Head Office at Louth Academy - Lower Campus, North Holme Road, Louth, LN11 0HG. Location: Lincolnshire. Salary: £29,191-£34,250 per year. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37 per week. This role supports 11 Academies across the Lincolnshire area as part of the central finance team.

Required: as soon as possible.

Annual Salary: LGAT 10 - 16 (£29,191 - £34,250)

Responsibilities

• Work with key contacts at each Academy, including Principals and the Central team.
• Be confident and flexible to cover the demands of the role.
• Be organised and solutions focused.
• Have a high degree of attention to detail, initiative and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in finance administration and working with multiple stakeholder groups is desirable.
• Willingness to develop through study towards relevant qualifications (e.g., AAT).
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to meet deadlines.

In return we offer

• A supportive team
• Competitive salary, LGPS pension and leave entitlement
• Possibility of studying towards AAT qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Additional information

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Additional pre-employment checks will be carried out including online/social media checks, satisfactory references, and any other checks necessary to assess suitability to work with children.