Finance Assistant: Precise Accounting & Supplier Support

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to manage core transactional processes and provide essential support to the management team. Key responsibilities include accounting entries, reconciling monthly balance sheets, managing cash collection, and answering supplier queries. Ideal candidates should have strong ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and an accountancy qualification or be working towards one. A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional advancement is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to training and CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with skills in managing core transactional processes.
• Comfortable using Microsoft applications and Excel.
• Experience in handling invoices and payment reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Make accounting entries manually and via financial systems.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage physical cash collection and banking.
• Deal with queries regarding suppliers and budgets.

Skills

ICT literacy

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, etc.)

Job description

A local educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to manage core transactional processes and provide essential support to the management team. Key responsibilities include accounting entries, reconciling monthly balance sheets, managing cash collection, and answering supplier queries. Ideal candidates should have strong ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and an accountancy qualification or be working towards one. A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional advancement is offered.