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Finance Assistant

Gloucester/ Hybrid remote

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Shared Services Team on a full-time or part-time basis based at our Gloucester Office. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT and become an integral member of the Finance Department.

Our Finance Assistants work within a team of finance professionals. The team is responsible for producing accurate and timely financial statements for a number of schools.  Each team is the responsibility of a Finance Manager and support the manager to deliver the effective operation of the finance function within the Shared Services Team and our schools, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations and the Trust’s financial policies and procedures.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

Responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions for schools within the Greenshaw Learning Trust on the Trusts financial systems to include:

• Process all orders
• Process all goods received notes
• Post all invoices ensuring compliance with Value for Money and following Trust procurement policy including budget monitoring
• Ensure credit card transactions are authorised and posted on PSF
• Post entries and confirm reconciliation of Petty Cash
• Post entries for trips
• Post staff expenses
• Ensure timely payment of Bursaries
• Raising of sales invoices
• Accurate coding and recording of VAT
• Ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations and the Trust’s financial policies and procedures

You will need:

• GCSE education to include English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience of purchase ledger/accounts payable
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of young people
• Ability to work in an organised way with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities
• Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately
• Ability to travel to other schools within the Trust

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please visit our website for further information and to apply by clicking on Apply Now.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 20th August 2024 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Salary: £24,293 to £25,979

Hours Per Week: Full-time (36 hours) or Part-time (20-30 hours)

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