Finance Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wakefield; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is looking for a Finance Assistant to support transactional accounting and clerical duties. You will process entries, reconcile ledgers, manage cash and purchasing, and handle travel bookings for school trips.

The role requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, with an AAT/ACCA qualification (or active study) advantageous. Must have strong Excel skills and discretion, plus a driving licence and access to a car.

Competenze

• Five GCSEs (A*-C / 9-4) including English and Maths.
• An accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA) or actively studying towards one is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and PC-based financial systems proficiency.

Mansioni

• Process daily accounting entries and maintain sub-ledgers.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and cash handling.
• Coordinate purchases, supplier queries and travel bookings for school trips.

Conoscenze

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Prioritising workloads

Communication skills

Discretion

Formazione

GCSEs including English and Maths

AAT or ACCA qualification or active study

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software/financial systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Finance Assistant

Academy: Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Salary: £28,153 - £29,071

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

Are you detail-oriented and ready to manage core transactional processes? Join us as a Finance Assistant, providing essential financial administrative support to the management team by undertaking transactional accounting and clerical duties. Your focus will be on ensuring all financial procedures comply with statutory guidelines, financial regulations, and Trust policies.

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. Please note a driving license and access to a personal car is also required for this role.

Requirements

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

The Finance Assistant provides financial administrative support by undertaking transactional accounting and clerical duties. Key responsibilities involve carrying out all financial procedures accurately and timely.

Duties include making accounting entries manually and via financial systems, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and managing physical cash collection and banking. The role co-ordinates the purchase of goods and supplies, ensuring the school obtains best value for money. The Finance Assistant also deals with queries regarding suppliers and budget account holders, and organises staff business travel and transport for school visits.

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.