Finance Assistant

Shires Multi Academy Trust; Redditch; Híbrido; GBP 14.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Shires Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support purchase invoicing and supplier reconciliation across Trust schools. The role involves liaising with school staff and central finance to resolve queries and assist with payment runs.

Contract is 10 hours per week over 2 days (including a Monday), term-time plus 4 weeks during holidays. Initially a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential extension.

Formación

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and timely.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain records.
• Support payment runs and year-end accruals as directed.
• Communicate with school and central finance colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Process purchase invoices for Trust schools with accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain supplier accounts.
• Raise purchase orders and assist with accruals and year-end tasks.
• Liaise with school staff and central finance to resolve queries.

Conocimientos

Purchase invoices

Supplier reconciliation

Accounts payable

Finance administration

Descripción del empleo

Contract: 10 hours per week to be worked over 2 days including a Monday. Term time plus 4 weeks to be working during holiday periods. Initially a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension beyond this period.

Overview

The Finance Assistant supports the Trust’s finance operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices across Trust schools, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining accurate financial records in line with Trust requirements. The role involves close liaison with school-based staff and central finance colleagues to resolve routine queries, assist with payment runs, manage supplier accounts, and raise purchase orders. The Finance Assistant also supports year-end processes by providing information to assist with accruals as directed. The role requires effective communication with school and central colleagues and adherence to Trust policies and procedures.

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 14th November 2026

Proposed Interview Date: week commencing 23rd November 2026