Finance Assistant — Flexible Part-Time for Education Network

The Great Schools Trust; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Schools Trust is seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join our central Finance team at King’s Leadership Academy Warrington. You will support day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger and supplier queries, delivering a professional service to our schools.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will assist with month-end tasks, VAT, budgeting and audits, maintain contracts records and help improve Trust-wide finance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts setting, ideally including purchase ledger work.
• Experience in education or a multi-site organisation would be helpful, but is not essential.
• We are looking for someone who combines strong attention to detail with good organisational skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
• You will be comfortable following financial procedures, meeting deadlines and handling confidential information.
• You will also communicate clearly, build positive working relationships and enjoy providing a helpful, responsive service as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and sales ledger transactions, ensuring accurate coding and appropriate authorisation.
• Supporting supplier payment runs, recording income and resolving queries from schools, colleagues and suppliers.
• Reconciling debtor, creditor and Trust business accounts, and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end work, VAT returns, budget setting, year-end and audit processes.
• Maintaining the Trust-wide contracts register, monitoring renewal dates and providing procurement administration.
• Helping colleagues follow routine finance procedures and systems.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records and contributing to improvements in finance processes.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Great Schools Trust is seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join our central Finance team at King’s Leadership Academy Warrington. You will support day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger and supplier queries, delivering a professional service to our schools.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will assist with month-end tasks, VAT, budgeting and audits, maintain contracts records and help improve Trust-wide finance processes.