Term-Time Finance Assistant | Purchase & Admin Support

Mosaic Learning Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Mosaic Learning Trust is seeking a proactive Temporary Finance Assistant to join the central team. This role involves processing orders, obtaining quotes, maintaining subscriptions and supplier records, and supporting budget holders with renewals and approvals.

The position is 20 hours per week, term-time only, with potential flexible patterns within office hours. Based at the Trust Head Office, there may be occasional work at other schools within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and IT skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive and capable of providing high-quality financial and admin support.
• Ability to work accurately in a professional, customer-focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Process and place orders for goods and services following the agreed purchase process.
• Support staff with obtaining quotes for ad-hoc purchases for value-for-money.
• Maintain annual subscriptions and agreements records.
• Assist with renewal quotes and requisitions for approval by budget holders.
• Maintain the Trust's suppliers database and file correspondence electronically.
• Manage the orders inbox and address supplier payment terms and queries.
• Support Senior Finance Officer with electronic filing and archiving of financial documents.
• Maintain manual and electronic records in line with audit requirements.
• Clear down open orders and resolve queries with schools and suppliers.

Skills

Numerical ability

IT skills

Attention to detail

Administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mosaic Learning Trust is seeking a proactive Temporary Finance Assistant to join the central team. This role involves processing orders, obtaining quotes, maintaining subscriptions and supplier records, and supporting budget holders with renewals and approvals.

The position is 20 hours per week, term-time only, with potential flexible patterns within office hours. Based at the Trust Head Office, there may be occasional work at other schools within the Trust.