Finance Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education staff is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to work at a school in Leeds. In this role, you will manage financial statements, ensure compliance with regulations, and facilitate audits. The ideal candidate should have an FCA/ACA qualification, experience with SAGE, and a passion for the education sector. This position offers a supportive work environment and competitive pay equivalent to permanent staff.

Benefits

Equal pay as permanent employees

Dedicated consultant support

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of Financial Statements and audit process.
• Ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations.
• Maintain effective financial controls.
• Liaise with auditors on relevant matters.

Skills

FCA/ ACA Qualification

Passion for education environment

Experience utilising SAGE

Knowledge of account procedures

High computer literacy including Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant Required for a School in Leeds

Engage Education Services has specialised in recruiting education staff in all roles for over a decade. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to work at a fantastic school in Leeds

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high‑quality finance staff to work with these schools.

About the role:

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday. As the school finance assistant, you will be working as part of a close‑knit team that works hard together to ensure the smooth running of financial services across the school. The finance assistants’ duties can include:

• Manage the preparation of the Financial Statements and the subsequent audit process through to the satisfactory completion of the annual audit

• Remain fully appraised of all financial rules and regulations that govern to ensure the School remains compliant with regulation and reporting requirements

• Ensure all financial controls across the School are in place and work effectively and efficiently

• Be the lead for all audit work and liaise with external auditors and staff on all relevant matters

The ideal applicant will have:

• FCA/ ACA Qualification

• A real passion for working within an education environment.

• Experience utilising SAGE within a finance role.

• Knowledge and experience of account procedures.

• High levels of computer literacy including Excel.

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your payment will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below – or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!