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eTeach UK Limited; Sutton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Alternative Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Team with budget monitoring, accounting systems, and reporting. The role requires accuracy in handling computer-based and paper records and strong IT and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have GCSE English and Maths, experience in a finance office or customer care environment, and be proficient with a range of IT programmes. Local roles with a supportive team and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Experience in customer care or a busy finance office.
• Good knowledge of a range of IT programmes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Team in maintaining accounting systems.
• Assist with budget monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain computer-based and paper-based information with speed and accuracy.

Skills

Customer care

IT skills

Communication

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Finance Assistant Salary: NJC Scale 5, Point 11 – 15 £32,070 - £33,987 FTE Hours: 36 hours per week, full time (flexibility may be considered for the right candidate – minimum of 30 hours per week).

The Trust is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant who will have a sound knowledge of the financial workings of budget monitoring, accounting techniques and production of reports. The successful candidate will support the Finance Team in maintaining the Trust’s accounting systems, the ability to maintain computer-based and paper-based information with speed and accuracy is essential to this role.

Applicants must have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages which will be tested at interview. Experience of working with SIMS and in the education sector is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good standard of general education with at least GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent;
• Experience of working within a customer care or a busy finance office environment;
• Strong working knowledge of a range of IT programs;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people.

The Trust can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives;
• A commitment to support you, in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences;
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff who are supportive towards each other;
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and growing Trust;
• Free access to an onsite gym.

For further information about Alternative Learning Trust, please visit our website. Visits are welcome by arrangement.

£30,497 to £33,263 per annum, depending on experie