Finance Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Minehead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist college located in Minehead is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage crucial financial processes, including petty cash, income transactions, and purchase orders. The role requires strong numeracy and IT skills, especially in Excel, with a focus on teamwork and detail. Candidates should have Level 2 in Maths and English, and previous finance experience is desirable. This position offers a competitive salary along with career development and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Training & Development programs

Perkbox discounts

Enhanced annual leave

24/7 GP Access

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Essential Maths and English skills at Level 2.
• Previous finance assistant experience preferred.
• Hotel or hospitality experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on purchase ledger and purchase order activities.
• Monitor and reconcile petty cash and issue funds.
• Manage income transactions and record payments.

Skills

Highly numerate

Strong IT skills including intermediate Excel

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team

Education

Level 2 in Maths and English

AAT qualification or Level 2/3 Bookkeeping

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities

Finance Assistant – Aurora Foxes

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Salary: £26,665.60 - £28,849.60
Hours: 40 Hours per week

Welcome to Aurora Foxes, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place.

We believe in changing lives and giving our students the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully shape their own future. Our aim is to equip our young adults with the life and hospitality skills to become work ready, life ready.

The Role

As our Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate financial processes for Aurora Foxes and our central finance team. From managing petty cash and debit card administration to supporting purchase ledger activities and income transactions, you’ll help keep everything running seamlessly behind the scenes. You’ll also work closely with our Business Manager and wider team, providing day‑to‑day support and guidance where needed. No two days are the same, this is a role where attention to detail and teamwork truly matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating with the Central Finance Operations Team on purchase ledger and purchase order activities.
• Supporting staff to ensure purchase orders are raised correctly and goods/services are receipted appropriately.
• Monitoring and reconciling petty cash, issuing funds, and submitting monthly reports.
• Administering debit and credit cards, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliation.
• Managing income transactions, banking, and recording payments.
• Assisting with payroll during colleague absences.
• Providing occasional reception cover as part of our supportive admin team.

Skills and Qualifications – What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 in Maths and English (essential).
• Highly numerate with strong IT skills, including intermediate Excel.
• AAT qualification or Level 2/3 Bookkeeping (desirable).
• Previous finance assistant experience and familiarity with accounting software (desirable).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team.
• Hotel or hospitality experience (a bonus, but not essential).

Benefits and Additional Information – What’s on Offer at Aurora?

• Grow with Us – Training & Development: Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
• Save Money on Everyday Essentials: Our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more; access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.
• Competitive Pay & Reward: We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, enhanced pension, life assurance.
• 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household: Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
• UK Health Cash Plan: Covers everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: freephone counselling (available 24/7), online tools and resources.
• ♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!: Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply).

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.