Finance Assistant – School Admin | Permanent, Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time (37 hours)

Salary progression

Training & development

GSL consultant support

Job summary

GSL Education is delighted to recruit a Finance Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Alford, Lincolnshire. The role supports day-to-day financial administration and month-end processes, emphasising accuracy and confidentiality.

You will handle bank reconciliations, invoices, journals and purchase orders, plus staff expenses and BACS payments, working closely with the School Business Manager. This permanent, full-time position offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or financial administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with financial systems (SAGE 200 desirable).
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proactive, reliable and keen to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration and month-end procedures.
• Perform 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.
• Collaborate with the School Business Manager and wider admin team.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Excel

SAGE 200

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Proactive

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

GSL Education is delighted to recruit a Finance Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Alford, Lincolnshire. The role supports day-to-day financial administration and month-end processes, emphasising accuracy and confidentiality.

You will handle bank reconciliations, invoices, journals and purchase orders, plus staff expenses and BACS payments, working closely with the School Business Manager. This permanent, full-time position offers development opportunities.