Finance Assistant - Detail-Oriented Finance Admin (School)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Prioritising workloads

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

AAT or ACCA qualification or active study

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software/financial systems

Job description

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.