Finance Assistant

Leigh Academies Trust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An education group in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join their Finance Team. This role is essential for the day-to-day operation of financial processes, including processing orders and managing invoices. The ideal candidate should have attention to detail and strong organisational skills, and possess experience with Sage software. This is a fixed-term contract until August 2027, offering flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills are required.
• An accounting background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all orders, invoices, and expense claims onto Sage.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage sales ledger invoicing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Ready to launch your finance career? Leigh Academies Trust (LAT), one of England's largest and most successful education groups, is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join the small, dynamic Finance Team at The Leigh Institute. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an accounting background looking to grow in a supportive environment and will be crucial for the smooth day‑to‑day operation of our financial processes.

The successful candidate will play a critical role, providing a smooth day‑to‑day operation of our financial processes. Core responsibilities include processing all orders, invoices, and expense claims onto Sage, preparing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements, and managing sales ledger invoicing. Candidates must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, alongside excellent organisational and time‑management skills, to manage a varied workload effectively.

This is a fixed‑term contract until August 2027, offering 30 hours per week. We offer flexibility in working days and hours; please indicate your preference in your application so we can discuss it during the interview.