Finance Assistant – Education Team, Growth & Development

Alternative Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym access

Supportive staff culture

Dynamic team in growing Trust

Job summary

Alternative Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Team with budget monitoring, accounting techniques and reporting. The role requires high accuracy in managing computer-based and paper records and experience with Microsoft Office.

Familiarity with SIMS/Access is desirable, and excellent communication skills are essential for handling diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and Maths, experience in a busy finance office, and strong IT

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at least Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer care or busy finance office environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IT programs and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Team in maintaining the Trust's accounting systems.
• Contribute to budget monitoring and production of financial reports.
• Utilise computer-based and paper-based information with speed and accuracy.
• Assist with general financial administration and data entry tasks.
• Support timely and accurate financial processing and record-keeping.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Data entry speed

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Access

Job description

Alternative Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Team with budget monitoring, accounting techniques and reporting. The role requires high accuracy in managing computer-based and paper records and experience with Microsoft Office.

Familiarity with SIMS/Access is desirable, and excellent communication skills are essential for handling diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and Maths, experience in a busy finance office, and strong IT