Finance Assistant – Education South West 

15 hours per week worked across 2 days, all year round

Salary – NJC C7 £26,403 per annum (full time equivalent), approximate prorated salary £10,703 per annum

Required as soon as possible

Education South West (ESW) are seeking to recruit a permanent Finance Assistant to join our forward thinking, commercially minded finance team primarily based in Newton Abbot. This team continues to play pivotal role in leading the development of our multi-academy trust.

The Team and the role

The centralised finance team led by our Finance Director comprises Management Accountants and Finance Operations teams.  We operate within a paperless environment and our focus is to provide efficient, timely and accurate financial reporting throughout the trust. We currently manage the finances for 15 schools with high transaction volumes making it a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Working within the Finance Operations team you will be focused on all aspects of a Finance Administration function. Including processing of invoices, approvals, statement reconciliations and query resolution; other duties may include but are not limited to Supplier payments, Sales Invoicing, Credit Control, School Trips and Catering Administration and generally supporting the team in other project driven activities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong, demonstrable background in Finance Administration however we will consider all applications where candidates can demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, commitment, initiative and a willingness to learn.

At ESW we can offer you:

• Generous local government pension scheme
• Working from Home/Hybrid remote working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service, prorated for part time working
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistant Programme

To apply please send your CV to Andrew.Dodden@educationsouthwest.org.uk. For more information, or if you would prefer an informal discussion please email Andrew.Dodden@educationsouthwest.org.uk with your contact details.

 Interviews may be held as applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you as part of the recruitment process

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.