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Finance Assistant

Brampton, Cambridgeshire , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Permanent

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Description

Your new company
A forward-thinking, rapidly expanding organisation and the largest school Trust in Cumbria, driven by a vision to unlock potential in young people through innovation and inspiration.They are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the central team in delivering an effective and efficient finance service.

Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will assist with the daily routines of the finance office, ensuring alignment with the Trust's objectives.
Duties will include:

Assist staff with ordering supplies/services, obtaining quotes, placing orders, and ensuring procurement compliance.
Handle sales and purchase ledger tasks including invoice processing, supplier account maintenance, payment authorisation, and reconciliation.
Support supplier payment runs and BACS transactions.
Monitor and follow up on overdue accounts.
Reconcile cash, update systems, and manage banking.
Post income/expenditure, reconcile bank and credit card statements.
Maintain budget allocations and provide financial data as needed.
Perform calculations and prepare reports for budgeting and cost analysis.
Follow financial policies and report any concerns or irregularities.
Recommend changes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Assist with year-end processes, budget preparation, forecasting, and other duties as required.
Handle calls, emails, filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks.What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a similar role
Confidence using Microsoft applications
Strong communication skills
Excellent attention to detail What you'll get in return

Competitive annual salary
Full-time, part-time, and term-time only options available
Flexible working hours - start and finish times to suit you
Hybrid working - one day per week from home
Generous pension scheme - employer contribution currently at 18.7%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Professional development opportunities
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parkingWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-162478
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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