Regional Finance Assistant

School 21; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Job summary

Oasis Community Learning is seeking a Regional Finance Assistant to support three academies in Croydon and across the region. The role focuses on ledger processing, reconciliations and payroll administration, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

You will work primarily from home with occasional visits to the London office, joining a busy finance team supporting 56 academies and 5,000 staff. The post requires detail orientation, reliability and collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Experience with transactional finance processing and ledgers.
• Proficient in purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and payments.
• Experience with payroll administration and balance sheet activities.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledgers with accuracy.
• Run BACS payment runs and supplier account management.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain financial records.
• Support payroll administration and ad hoc finance tasks.
• Create and manage finance system user accounts and queries.

Skills

Transactional finance

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Payroll administration

Excel

Finance systems administration

Tools

PSF

Excel

Job description

* Regional Finance AssistantNEWFast Apply# Regional Finance AssistantEmployerLocation: London, Greater London (Remote working)Contract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 18 monthsSalary: London SCP 7-11Posted: 14th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573927Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 18 months* Job ID: 1573927* Share :**If numbers are your thing, we'd love to hear from you.**If you associate Sage with accounting software rather than herbs, and Excel with spreadsheets rather than exhibitions, then there's every chance you speak our language.At Oasis Community Learning, we're driven by a simple but powerful mission: to help every young person and community member thrive and succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. As one of the UK's largest academy trusts, we serve communities across the country, many facing significant challenges, supported by exceptional teachers, dedicated support staff and talented professionals who work behind the scenes to make it all possible.We are now looking for a Regional Finance Assistant to join our finance team, supporting three academies across Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives on accuracy and wants their work to have a meaningful impact.Our finance function supports 56 academies and more than 5,000 colleagues, making it a busy, varied and rewarding environment. You'll need to be organised, resilient and able to maintain high standards while managing competing priorities. Most importantly, you'll be a team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and solving problems.In this role, you'll support a wide range of financial processes, including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, balance sheet accounts and transactional finance activity. Attention to detail will be your superpower. You'll take pride in ensuring invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time, and financial records are maintained to the highest standards.The role is primarily home-based, with occasional visits to our London office at Devonshire House and academies across the region. This offers the flexibility to work independently while remaining connected to a supportive and experienced finance team.In return, you'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your contribution truly matters. We'll provide flexibility, development opportunities and the chance to learn from experienced finance professionals. Most importantly, you'll know that the work you do every day helps create better opportunities for young people and communities who need them most.We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, thrives on organisation and accuracy, and takes pride in keeping financial processes running smoothly. Ideally, you'll have experience in:* Transactional finance processing, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, receipts and payments.* Purchase ledger administration, including BACS payment runs, reconciliations, supplier account creation and managing debit balances.* Sales ledger management, including raising and monitoring invoices and proactively following up outstanding debt.* Bank account administration, including reconciliations, payment processing and maintaining accurate financial records.* Finance systems administration, including creating accounts, resolving queries and supporting users.* Providing wider finance support, from investigating credit card queries to assisting colleagues with ad hoc requests and projects.You'll be highly organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and able to maintain excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.As the role supports academies and colleagues across the region, you'll also be willing and able to travel to Central London or Southampton for team meetings, training and academy visits when required.Most importantly, you'll bring a positive, can-do approach and a willingness to be part of a team that helps make a real difference to young people's lives.Ideally you will have worked and be familiar with accounting software such as PSF and be an advanced user of Excel. You'll be reliable, accurate and willing to get stuck in as part of a collaborative and highly supportive team.**What Oasis Offers**We know that talented finance professionals have plenty of choices. That's why, in return for your expertise and commitment, we offer a package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth and long-term financial security.* A genuine work-life balance with flexibility and stability that can be hard to find in many finance roles.* A supportive and collaborative culture, where colleagues work together, share expertise and celebrate success.* The opportunity to do meaningful work, knowing your contribution helps improve the life chances of young people and supports communities across the country.* Professional development opportunities to help you build your skills and progress your career within a national organisation.* A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme, offering defined benefits, life assurance and valuable tax advantages.* A generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with the ability to work primarily from home alongside office and academy visits.* Access to a national network of experienced finance professionals, providing support, collaboration and opportunities to learn from others within the Trust.Join Oasis Community Learning and use your financial skills to make a difference where it matters most.Closing date: 9am 28th Aug 2026This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role**Please note:** *Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable for an introduction fee.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of a fully supportive reference.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Community LearningPart of### Oasis Community Learning