Finance Assistant: Reconciliations, Purchasing & Support

Outwood; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide essential financial administrative support. You will handle transactional accounting, maintain ledgers, and assist with monthly reconciliations, billing, and cash handling in a busy school-trust environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills, GCSEs including English and Maths, and an AAT/ACCA option as an advantage; a driving licence is required for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A*-C / 9-4) including English and Maths.
• AAT or ACCA qualification (or active study toward one) is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with computerized financial systems.
• Excellent communication, discretion and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Driving licence and access to a personal car required.
• Appointment subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting entries and maintain sub-ledgers.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee purchasing to ensure best value from suppliers.
• Manage cash banking and reconcile cashflow transactions.
• Coordinate travel and transport bookings for school trips.
• Serve as primary contact for finance queries from Heads of Faculty, parents, and contractors.

Skills

Excel

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 including English and Maths

AAT/ACCA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide essential financial administrative support. You will handle transactional accounting, maintain ledgers, and assist with monthly reconciliations, billing, and cash handling in a busy school-trust environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills, GCSEs including English and Maths, and an AAT/ACCA option as an advantage; a driving licence is required for travel between sites.