At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle financial processing and support the office team in a busy school environment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Sheep Dip Lane Academy, part of Exceed Learning Partnership.
- Benefits: Career development, excellent pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive Multi Academy Trust.
- Why this job: Be the face of the school while making a real impact on students' success.
- Qualifications: Strong numerical skills and a friendly, approachable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
- Finance Assistant
- City Of Doncaster Council – Doncaster, South Yorkshire – Full Time – Expires 06/08/2026
Are you a wizard with numbers and a natural people person? Do you thrive in a busy, friendly office environment? The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of
Sheep Dip Lane Academy are looking to appoint a Finance and Administration Assistant to join our amazing office team.
Sheep Dip Lane Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises 10 Academies: Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy, and Willow Primary School.
Responsibilities
- Handling day‑to‑day financial processing, including invoices, purchase orders, and bank reconciliations.
- Assisting the Academy Business Manager in monitoring the annual budget and preparing reports.
- Being the face of the school: supporting the office team, greeting visitors, and acting as a calm, helpful point of contact for parents and pupils.
- Managing income “wraparound care” fees (after‑school clubs), school trip payments, and dinner money.
- Maintaining a clear workflow trail for year‑end financial returns and internal audits.
- Managing the school’s main email account, answering phone calls from parents, and addressing miscellaneous enquiries.
Benefits
- Excellent career development opportunities.
- Talented and hard‑working professional colleagues committed to children’s success.
- Support as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust.
- Access to up‑to‑date training and development.
- Auto‑enrolment into an excellent Local Government Pension scheme.
- Free access to a leading health and wellbeing support partner (24‑hour GP appointments, physiotherapy, family support, cancer support, medical advice, and well‑being services).
- Free flu vaccinations.
To arrange a visit or for more information please contact Sylvia Foster, Academy Business Manager, at or by email
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