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Finance Assistant

Gloucester/ Hybrid remote

We are looking for a Finance Assistant for either a full time or part time position, due to the extension of the schools joining the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT and become an integral member of the Finance team.

We are looking to appoint someone in either of our shared service hubs in Sutton, Gloucester or Plymouth.

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 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:
- Process all orders, goods received notes and invoices
- Prepare a BACS run to pay suppliers, staff expenses and pupil bursaries
- Ensure credit card transactions are authorised and posted on PSF
- Post entries and confirm reconciliation of Petty Cash
- Post entries for trips and 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)
- Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and development of young      people
- Work in an organised way with meticulous attention to detail
- Experience of using financial systems and double entry book-keeping, sound knowledge of Microsoft    Office, particularly Excel would be an advantage
- Experience of working in a school or academy finance office would be great but not essential

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 by clicking on Apply Now and download the recruitment pack for further information. In the search box type in the job title and  Greenshaw Learning Trust from the drop down menu.

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.

Closing date for applications: 26th February 2025

Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 per annum

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

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