Regional Finance Assistant - Impactful Education Support

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater Manchester is seeking a diligent Regional Finance Assistant to support financial operations across multiple academies. This vital role involves processing purchase requisitions and invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and liaising with staff to ensure timely financial data. The ideal candidate will have GCSE-level education, experience with accounting software, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience using accounting software in a finance environment.
• Organised, accurate, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Honest, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditure, income, and VAT coding.
• Prepare BACs payment runs and manage supplier statements.
• Support bank account transactions.
• Assist with petty cash and credit card returns.
• Post journals and recode payroll expenses.
• Liaise with academy staff to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

Accounting software experience

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Ability to meet deadlines

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

GCSE level (A-C in English and Maths)

Qualification towards AAT or similar

Job description

A leading educational institution in Greater Manchester is seeking a diligent Regional Finance Assistant to support financial operations across multiple academies. This vital role involves processing purchase requisitions and invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and liaising with staff to ensure timely financial data. The ideal candidate will have GCSE-level education, experience with accounting software, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development.