Finance Assistant

Reed is partnering with a local school/trust who are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team. This role involves ensuring excellent financial administration support and accurate recording of financial data in accordance with their Trust’s policies and procedures.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist the CFO and Finance Manager in processing school trust invoices and orders at a volume of 200-350 a week.

• Support the management and operation of the Trust’s computerised and manual accounting systems.

• Ensure end-of-year procedures comply with Trust and ESFA requirements.

• Provide management information to Budget Holders, the CFO, or the Board of Directors as needed.

• Manage, maintain, and operate voluntary fund accounts, school journey accounts, and assist with the Trust’s Gift Aid procedures.

• Develop, manage, and maintain an online system for receiving income from parents.

• Provide administrative support for letting agreements and manage IR35 payments.

• AAT part or fully qualified, degree in finance or related field preferred but not required.

• Proficient in Excel, with the ability to use formulas and common functions.

• Knowledge of Access Finance (HCSS) processing system preferred but not required.

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, suitable for various audiences.

• Experience in an educational setting and familiarity with Multi-Academy Trusts are preferred but not required.

• Enhanced DBS check due to the schooling environment.