Finance Assistant

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Finance Assistant - Secondary School
Blakely, Manchester
£100 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Assistant to join a thriving Secondary School in Blakely, Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with previous experience working within an educational setting to contribute to the smooth financial operation of a busy and successful school.

Please note: Only applicants with previous finance experience gained within a school, college, academy, or other educational setting will be considered for this position.

The Role

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the school's finance function, ensuring that financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently. Working closely with the School Business Manager and wider administrative team, your responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments

Maintaining accurate financial records and databases

Supporting budget monitoring and reporting

Reconciling accounts and financial transactions

Assisting with payroll administration where required

Managing petty cash and school income

Liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders

Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and policies

Providing general administrative support to the finance department

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

Previous finance experience within a school, academy, college, or other educational setting

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Experience using financial management systems

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Pay Rates

£100 per day - Applicants meeting the essential requirements

£110 per day - Applicants holding a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance

£120 per day - Applicants with at least 2 years' experience working in an administrative setting within a school

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Opportunity to work within a supportive Secondary School environment

Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant

Potential for long-term opportunities

This position is available for an immediate start, and early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply

To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please send your CV to:

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and vetting checks

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