Finance Assistant – School Trust (Growth & Data)

Mercia Learning Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercia Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join the centralised finance team based at Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield. The role focuses on data input within a supportive environment that values accuracy and progression.

The successful candidate will multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain excellent attention to detail while handling high volumes of transactions and regular interactions with school staff and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have prior experience in a financial environment.
• Role includes data input with potential for growth within the position.
• Must multitask and manage time effectively with high volumes of transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interactions with school staff, external suppliers and central teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate data entry and processing for financial records.
• Support the centralised finance team at Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield.
• Assist in producing audit-ready financial documentation with attention to accuracy.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Job description

Mercia Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join the centralised finance team based at Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield. The role focuses on data input within a supportive environment that values accuracy and progression.

The successful candidate will multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain excellent attention to detail while handling high volumes of transactions and regular interactions with school staff and external suppliers.