Finance Assistant

Location: Telford, Shropshire Salary: £17,070 – £18,195 pro rata per annum (£27,274 – £29,071 FTE) Contract: Permanent Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join the team at a secondary school in Telford, supporting the finance function across a school trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with finance or accounts experience who is looking for a permanent, part-time role within an educational setting.

You will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, records are maintained to a high standard, and financial procedures are followed in line with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, expense claims and credit card transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring all transactions are properly authorised and supported by the relevant documentation.
• Liaise with staff and suppliers to resolve queries relating to orders, invoices and payments.
• Assist with supplier account management, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Support income processing, refunds, bank reconciliations and the administration of outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial information for internal and external audits.
• Ensure financial records and processes comply with Trust policies, financial regulations and relevant DfE requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team and assist with finance cover across Trust schools when required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, methodical and confident working with financial information, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Good numerical skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues and external suppliers.
• The ability to manage your workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and the importance of following financial procedures.

Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office would be advantageous. Experience within a school, academy or multi-academy trust would also be beneficial, although candidates with transferable finance experience are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All duties must be carried out in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety policies.

An appropriate pre-employment safeguarding check, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable, will be required.

Interested?

If you have finance or accounts experience and are looking for a permanent, part-time opportunity within a secondary school in Telford, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.