Finance Assistant

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a Regional Finance Assistant in Wakefield to support transactional accounting across the trust. Initially based at Outwood Grange Academy, you will work under Finance Managers to ensure accurate ledgers and timely reconciliations while coordinating supplier payments and banking.

The role requires GCSEs including English and Maths and ideally an AAT/ACCA qualification or current study.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English and Maths.
• AAT or ACCA qualification (or studying towards one) is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting entries and maintain sub-ledgers.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee purchasing to ensure best value from suppliers.
• Manage cash banking and travel/transport bookings.
• Serve as primary finance contact for queries from Heads of Faculty, parents, and external contractors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

AAT or ACCA qualification (or studies underway)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Computerized financial systems

Job description

Role: RegionalFinance Assistant

Academy: Wakefield Region (Initially based at Outwood Grange Academy, with future flexibility to support other local academies in the region)

Start Date: ASAP

Actual Salary: £28,153 - £29,071

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Whole Year.

Are you a detail-orientated finance professional looking to build a rewarding career within a high-performing Multi-Academy Trust?

At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we place Students First in everything we do. We are seeking a proactive Regional Finance Assistant to join our dedicated team. Initially based at Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield, this dynamic role offers the opportunity to provide crucial financial support locally, with future flexibility to work across our Wakefield region academies as their finance functions evolve.

The Role

Working closely with our Finance Managers, you will deliver efficient transactional accounting and clerical support across the Trust. Key duties include processing daily accounting entries, maintaining sub-ledgers, and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations. You will oversee purchasing to ensure best value from suppliers, manage physical cash banking, and coordinate travel and transport bookings for school trips. Additionally, you will serve as a primary contact for finance queries from Heads of Faculty, parents, and external contractors.

About You

You will possess 5 GCSEs (A*–C / 9–4) including English and Maths, with an AAT or ACCA qualification (or active study towards one) considered a strong advantage. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and computerized financial systems, you bring exceptional analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a talent for prioritizing workloads under pressure. Excellent communication skills, absolute discretion, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Requirements

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and full adherence to Trust Child Safeguarding procedures.