Finance Assistant — Student Bursary Support

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Whitwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Whitwood is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the bursary team. In this role, you will assess bursary applications while liaising with students and staff to ensure proper support is provided towards their studies. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management, organisational, customer service, and administrative skills along with the ability to handle sensitive conversations. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is essential. Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Employer of the Year accolade

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Access to professional training

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Qualifications

• Patient and understanding telephone manner for sensitive conversations.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post.
• Adaptable and open to change.

Responsibilities

• Assess bursary applications while liaising with students and staff.
• Ensure students receive support towards their studies.
• Support the operations of all schools and colleges within the Trust.

Skills

Excellent time management

Strong organisational skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Accurate attention to detail

Good level of IT skills

Job description

An educational trust in Whitwood is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the bursary team. In this role, you will assess bursary applications while liaising with students and staff to ensure proper support is provided towards their studies. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management, organisational, customer service, and administrative skills along with the ability to handle sensitive conversations. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is essential. Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities are offered.