Finance Assistant – Educational Trust (Temp/FTC)

Butler-Rose; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a central finance team in Plymouth. The role covers day-to-day financial administration, purchase orders, supplier payments and month-end processes within a multi-academy context.

You will support the Trust Management Accountant and finance team, ensuring accurate records and strong governance across schools. AAT2 and GCSEs are preferred, with Excel and finance systems experience essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments.
• Set up new suppliers and verify banking information.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate missing invoices.
• Manage finance-related emails and upload invoices/credit notes.
• Monitor expenditure across utilities and other costs.
• Process employee expense claims per policy.
• Upload and check credit card transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end activities.
• Assist with audits and financial documentation.
• Support income-related activities and sales invoice requests.
• Liaise with school staff on purchase orders and costings.
• Assist with educational trips administration.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Butler Rose is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a central finance team in Plymouth. The role covers day-to-day financial administration, purchase orders, supplier payments and month-end processes within a multi-academy context.

You will support the Trust Management Accountant and finance team, ensuring accurate records and strong governance across schools. AAT2 and GCSEs are preferred, with Excel and finance systems experience essential.