Finance Assistant - Bursary & Student Support Admin

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Whitwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Whitwood is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the finance team focusing on student bursaries. This full-time role requires strong organisational, customer service, and administrative skills. The successful candidate will engage sensitively with students and staff to assess bursary applications and ensure support is delivered effectively. The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and professional development, offering various benefits and a positive work culture. Applications close on January 5th, 2026.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Professional training support

Wellbeing charter

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and strong organisational skills.
• Patient and understanding telephone manner for sensitive conversations.
• Willingness to undertake further training and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Assess bursary applications and liaise with students and staff.
• Ensure students receive support towards their studies.
• Support operations of schools and colleges within the Trust.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Job description

An educational trust in Whitwood is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the finance team focusing on student bursaries. This full-time role requires strong organisational, customer service, and administrative skills. The successful candidate will engage sensitively with students and staff to assess bursary applications and ensure support is delivered effectively. The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and professional development, offering various benefits and a positive work culture. Applications close on January 5th, 2026.