Trust Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

City of York Council; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Trust Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) role at a leading public sector organisation offers a chance to provide professional financial services while supporting the Trust's strategic direction. With responsibilities in financial transactions and a commitment to professional development, this position aims to ensure compliance and efficiency across the Trust's financial operations.

Qualifications

• Commitment to continual professional development and training.
• Ability to utilise technology for effective management.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions including procurement and bank reconciliations.
• Generate sales invoices and monitor payments.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

Skills

Financial Transactions

Purchasing

Cash Management

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EXTERNAL VACANCY

Trust Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

EXTERNAL VACANCY

Trust Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Line Management: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Purpose

Join our supportive and friendly school services team as a Trust Finance Assistant, providing professional, efficient, and compliant financial services to the Trust and its schools. Build strong working relationships with staff at all levels to support colleagues across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Transactions: Process transactions, including procurement, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet control accounts.
• Purchasing: Support recruitment processes, produce and authorise purchase orders, process supplier invoices, and resolve supplier queries.
• Sales: Generate sales invoices for services, monitor payments, and issue reminders.
• Cash Management: Prepare cash and cheque payments, monitor pupil dinner money accounts, and generate debt reports.
• Accounting and Reconciliations: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and VAT returns.
• Other Duties: Provide reception duties, comply with Trust policies, and undertake additional duties as required.
  
  

Professional Development

We invest in our colleagues, offering tailored professional development to meet individual needs. Commitment to continual professional development and training is essential.

Technology

Utilise technology for effective leadership and management. Maintain electronic calendars, notes, and project management systems. Undertake training in Trust platforms and software.

Additional Duties

Support the Trust's operation during periods of reduced capacity or emergency, as requested by the CEO/CFO/COO.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of a values-driven organisation committed to educational excellence and the wellbeing of its staff, pupils and students. You will work alongside a dedicated CFO and school services team and play a key role in supporting the strategic direction of the Trust.

For further details please see our website www.wlp.education

How To Apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please download a Support Staff application form (see related documents).

For any enquiries, please email the Trust People and Culture Team [e-mail]

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised deadline should a suitable candidate be identified.

Closing Date: Thursday 4 July 2025 at 12 midnight

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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