Finance Assistant — Permanent Full-Time with Growth

GSL Education; Alford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a secondary school in Alford. This permanent, full-time role supports daily financial administration and supports month-end procedures within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, invoicing and purchase orders, manage staff expenses, and contribute to monthly management accounts. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Finance experience in accounts or financial administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient with Excel; SAGE 200 experience desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration and month-end procedures.
• Complete bank reconciliations, journals, invoices and purchase orders.
• Process staff expenses, reimbursements and BACS payments.
• Manage school trip accounts, budgets and financial records.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and audit preparation.
• Respond to finance-related queries professionally and efficiently.
• Work closely with the School Business Manager and wider administration team.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

GSL Education is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a secondary school in Alford. This permanent, full-time role supports daily financial administration and supports month-end procedures within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, invoicing and purchase orders, manage staff expenses, and contribute to monthly management accounts. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality are essential.