Trust Finance Assistant — Term-Time, Flexible Hours

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency, Inner London, is recruiting a Trust Finance Assistant to join a central finance team within an education trust. The role supports day-to-day financial operations, processes invoices and payments, and helps maintain accurate records in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or admin support, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Excel. Part-time hours (22-30 per week) during term time, with flexible patterns considered, offer

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or administrative support role.
• Good understanding of basic financial procedures and controls.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and processing information.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, income and payments accurately and on time.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger administration, including PO creation and reconciliations.
• Prepare BACS payments and assist with banking transactions and reconciliations.
• Maintain contracts, asset and other financial registers with accuracy.
• Support monthly financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance with financial regulations.
• Respond to routine finance queries from staff, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

AAT Level 2 or 3 (desirable)

Tools

Civica Financials

Job description

SANZA Teaching Agency, Inner London, is recruiting a Trust Finance Assistant to join a central finance team within an education trust. The role supports day-to-day financial operations, processes invoices and payments, and helps maintain accurate records in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or admin support, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Excel. Part-time hours (22-30 per week) during term time, with flexible patterns considered, offer