Finance Assistant

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff pension scheme

Free flu vaccine

Discounts and offers

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cowley International College in England is seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant for our busy finance department. You will bring accuracy, a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, working as part of a supportive team.

The role requires excellent numerical, interpersonal and communication skills and experience in a financial environment with familiarity of computerised finance packages.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, accurate and efficient Finance Assistant essential.
• Strong work ethic, team player, flexible, able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of working in a financial environment and familiarity with computerised finance packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance department in day-to-day tasks.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Collaborate as part of a team to achieve deadlines.
• Prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment.

Skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience in a financial environment

Familiarity with computerised finance

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Achieving the Highest Standards Together.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful oversubscribed school. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, accurate and efficient Finance Assistant to be part of our busy finance department. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, be a strong team player, have a flexible approach and must be able to prioritise their workload to meet specific deadlines. Excellent numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, alongside the relevant experience of working in a financial environment and familiarity with using computerised finance packages .

We are looking for someone who:

• Builds strong relationships with colleagues
• Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
• Embraces creativity and innovation
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

Working at Cowley International College

Our staff are our most important asset and their well‑being is of utmost importance to us. All our staff, at every stage of their careers, have access to expert support and training.

We offer:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• ‘TLC’ sessions investing in personal development for all colleagues
• Access to formal qualifications for career progression, e.g. NPQs, apprenticeships
• Teachers’ Pension/Local government pension schemes and recognised continuous service
• Free flu vaccine
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Staff ‘Golden Ticket’ leave of absence scheme
• Staff get together at the end of term
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme

At Cowley International College, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Cowley International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.